Exciting news has just broken – Julian Assange has been released from prison! Wikileaks, the organization he founded, shared a video on social media showing him boarding a flight at London’s Stansted Airport. This comes after reports that he was set to plead guilty to violating US espionage law, in a deal that would allow him to return to Australia.
US prosecutors revealed that Assange, 52, has agreed to plead guilty to a single criminal count of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified US national defense documents. He is due to be sentenced on an island at 9 am local time on Wednesday. Under the agreement, he may be credited for the time served and face no additional jail time.
Assange’s release marks the end of 1,901 days of captivity in a 2×3 meter cell. His wife, Stella, expressed immense gratitude to supporters for their dedication. As Assange boards the plane, looking healthy and dressed casually, the world watches in anticipation of what lies ahead.
The charges against Assange have sparked global outrage, with many arguing that he should not be prosecuted for simply publishing leaked documents. Today, Assange’s journey to freedom begins as he reunites with loved ones after years of legal battles.
Let’s continue to follow this story as it unfolds, celebrating the victory for press freedom and the fight for justice!