Julian Assange is Free! Plea Deal Ends Imprisonment!
Julian Assange has been released after years of imprisonment and is set to plead guilty to espionage charges in the US, potentially avoiding further jail time due to credit for his UK confinement.
2024-06-25 11:00:00 - Welt Documentary
His release concludes a high-profile legal battle involving accusations of revealing US military misconduct through WikiLeaks.
Assange's saga, which began with his 2010 arrest over leaked documents and led to his asylum in the Ecuadorian Embassy, has sparked global debates on journalistic freedom and government accountability.
Critics argue this case marks a concerning precedent against press freedom under the Espionage Act.