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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange faces hacking conspiracy charges in U.S.

The U.S. has announced charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, after he was taken into custody by British authorities in London. The charges stem from his alleged conspiracy with Chelsea Manning to release secret military documents. Washington Post national security reporter Ellen Nakashima joins CBSN to break down Assange's legal issues.
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