Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has been released from prison in the United Kingdom and is set to return to Australia after reaching a deal with the United States. The 52-year-old Assange has agreed to plead guilty to a single charge of breaching the espionage law in the US.
In a video posted by WikiLeaks, Assange can be seen signing a document before boarding a private jet wearing a blue shirt and jeans. The organization confirmed that he will be returning to Australia after the court hearing in Saipan.
Assange’s imminent release comes after years of legal battles and controversy surrounding his work with WikiLeaks, which has released classified US national defense documents. His supporters have long campaigned for his freedom, with Antony Loewenstein, an independent journalist and author, being part of the ‘Bring Julian Assange Home’ movement.
As Assange prepares to return to Australia, his release marks a significant development in his ongoing legal saga and raises questions about the future of press freedom and government whistleblowing. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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Video “‘Julian Assange is free’: Wikileaks founder to be freed in deal with US” was uploaded on 06/25/2024 to Youtube Channel Al Jazeera English