Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks publisher, has been released from Belmarsh prison in London after striking a plea deal with the US Department of Justice. Assange, who has been fighting extradition for five years, agreed to plead guilty to a single charge of conspiracy to obtain and disseminate national defense information in a US court.
Following his release, Assange left the UK and is currently in Thailand with plans to fly to the Northern Mariana Islands. His supporters have expressed joy over his freedom, with his wife vowing to focus on getting him healthy again after years of incarceration.
While many see his release as a victory, concerns linger over potential threats to Assange’s safety due to his exposure of US secrets. Former UK ambassador Craig Murray warns that Assange will always be in danger from malicious forces. It’s essential to stay informed with RT’s live updates as the story unfolds.