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WikiLeaks / Assange Manhunt #987611

NBC Evening News for Thursday, Dec 02, 2010
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(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.

(Studio: Lisa Myers) The manhunt for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is wanted in a sex case in Sweden, featured. [Assange’s lawyer Jennifer ROBINSON†- says he has concerns for his personal safety.] [Swedish prosecutor Marianne NY†- says there has been no pressure from other countries or authorities.] [Accusers' lawyer Claes BORGSTROM††- denies the case is political.]

(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.

(Washington: Andrea Mitchell) The release by WikiLeaks of diplomatic cables about corruption in Afghanistan featured; remarks from US Ambassador Karl Eikenberry†† about Afghan President Hamid Karzai and other cables quoted; examples of corrupt activities cited.

Reporter(s):
Williams, Brian;
Myers, Lisa;
Mitchell, Andrea
Duration:
00:05:40

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