WikiLeaks attacks on govt websites STOCKHOLM: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who angered Washington by releasing secret cables, said in a documentary Sunday he faced prosecution by the United States and was disappointed with how Swedish justice had been abused. Assange has been remanded in custody in Britain after a European arrest warrant was issued by Sweden, which wants to question Assange about allegations made by two women of sexual crimes. He has denied the allegations. “I came to Sweden as a refugee publisher involved with an extraordinary publishing fight with the Pentagon, where people were being detained and there is an attempt to prosecute me for espionage,” Assange said in an interview in the documentary, aired on Swedish public television. “So I am unhappy and disappointed with how the Swedish justice system has been abused,” the 39-year-old Australian added in the documentary, which was made before his arrest. Assange faces a fresh British hearing on Dec. 14. His Swedish lawyer has said he will fight extradition to Sweden. British authorities fear the hearing could prompt attacks on British websites. Cameron's office said it is concerned about government websites used to file tax returns or to claim benefits, which store sensitive personal information. Prime Minister David Cameron's office said Monday that national security adviser Peter Ricketts has warned departments they could be targeted by online “hacktivists.” It follows attacks on companies including MasterCard and PayPal, which have cut ties to the WikiLeaks site.
