Julian Assange remains in the Ecuadorean Embassy

A Julian Assange supporter holds a sign outside the Ecuadorean Embassy in London in August 2012, a few weeks after Assange took refuge there. (Dan Kitwood / Getty Images)

Aug. 16, 2012 8:44 AM PT

Julian Assange has been holed up in the Ecuadorean Embassy since June 19, 2012, avoiding extradition to Sweden for questioning concerning sexual assault allegations.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange during a press conference in August 2014 in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. (John Stillwell / AFP/Getty Images)

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, left, on the balcony of the Ecuadorean Embassy in London last summer; Army Pfc. Bradley Manning being escorted after a March hearing at Ft. Meade, Md. Read: WikiLeaks founder says Bradley Manning court-martial a ‘show’ trial (AFP / Getty Images)

Ecuador grants WikiLeaks founder Assange asylum

Supporters of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange outside the Ecuadorean Embassy in London are jubilant after hearing that he had been granted asylum. (Tal Cohen / EPA)

A supporter of Julian Assange stands out

A supporter of Julian Assange outside the Ecuadorean Embassy awaited Ecuador’s decision to grant asylum Assange. (Andrew Cowie / AFP / Getty Images)

Supporters of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange gather outside the Ecuadorean Embassy in London. (Kerim Okten / EPA)

Ecuadorians and supporters of Julian Ass

Ecuadoreans and supporters of Julian Assange stand outside the Ecuadorean Embassy awaiting a decision on Julian Assange’s bid for asylum. (Andrew Cowie / AFP / Getty Images)