Lawyers for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange ‘kept in dark’ over new indictment

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Lawyers acting for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said they were “kept in the dark” over a new indictment drawn up by US authorities, a court has heard.

The indictment, published by the US Department of Justice last month, includes fresh allegations which US prosecutors said show how Assange sought to obtain and release classified information.