Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, was released from prison and has left Britain after reaching a landmark plea deal with US authorities. After being detained for five years in the UK while fighting extradition to the US, Assange has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy charges related to obtaining and disseminating national defense information.
Assange is scheduled to appear in court in the Northern Mariana Islands and is expected to be sentenced to 62 months in prison with credit for time served. The Australian government has expressed relief at the end of his prolonged legal battle.
Assange’s case gained global attention as he faced charges for revealing military secrets, sparking debates about free speech and national security. The plea deal now brings an end to his nearly 14-year legal drama, with Assange finally being granted freedom.
Assange’s family expressed gratitude for his release, with his wife and mother thanking supporters for their unwavering support. The announcement of the plea deal came just before Assange was set to appeal his extradition to the US in a British court.