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WikiLeaks' Julian Assange Could Face Criminal Charges from U.S. Allies

The Obama administration has asked Britain, Germany, Australia and other allies to consider criminal charges against Julian Assange for his Afghan war leaks. Philip Shenon reports.

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Wikileaks founder Julian Assange holds up a copy of the Guardian newspaper during a press conference at the Frontline Club in central London, July 26, 2010. (Photo: Andrew Winning / Reuters)

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