Julian Assange says his life is threatened as he prepares for an extradition bid after being freed on bail to contend.
Assange, founder of the website WikiLeaks said there was "significant risks".
He spoke outside a friend's House in the vicinity of Diss, Norfolk where present delivery until a trial in January.
"It is a threat to my life." It is a threat to my staff, "Assange said 39 journalists." "There are significant risks before us."
Assange is Sweden wanted after he was accused of committing sex offences. He denies the allegations and his lawyers do a "vendetta" the Swedish authorities have accused.
He was first taken in custody but on Thursday after a judge bail pending a court decision on extradition from prison released.
Assange said sex crime allegations were a "farce".
"Sweden the case is a travesty," he added. "No one may be suspended on this type of investigation and prosecution."
He added: "I have seen a statement from one of the witnesses that it was bamboozled""I've heard a rumor that you withdrew your statement."
WikiLeaks, a need for non-profit group, started in 2007 with a mission statement to bring important news and information for the public.
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