WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange “cannot hope to receive a fair trial” in the US after a judge refused to make supposed criminal charges against him public, according to the organisation.
Free press advocates had sought to unseal charges after a federal prosecutor inadvertently typed a reference to "the fact that Assange has been charged" in an unrelated case last year.
However, the demand was rejected by US District Judge Leonie Brinkema who said those calling for the action had no proof that Mr Assange has actually been charged.
In a statement, WikiLeaks stated: "When it comes to facing accountability for its actions, the government now says its lips are sealed. It is obvious what is going on here.
"The administration is playing a double game that seeks to build political cover for Assange's arrest without giving the public, the press and Mr Assange the facts necessary to resist it.
"That the judge has played along with this absurdity is further proof that Mr Assange cannot hope to receive a fair trial in the United States."
Mr Assange has been living in the Ecuador Embassy in London since 2012, believing he will be extradited to the US if he leaves.
Restrictions were placed on his communications and visitors last year which prompted his situation to be described by WikiLeaks as an "isolation regime".
Mr Assange has been embroiled in controversy following the leaking of classified US documents through Wikileaks, a website he founded which releases confidential information and facilitates whistle blowers.
He previously faced allegations of sex crimes in Sweden, which he has always denied, and insisted that he could not face the claims as he then be would be extradited to the US over his Wikileaks activities.
It has also been stated that he would be arrested upon leaving the Embassy in London, which he fears again would lead to him being sent to the US.
There have been frequent calls for him to be able to leave by supporters, amid concerns for his mental and physical wellbeing.
