Author: WikiLeaks' Julian Assange to be freed

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to plead guilty to violating US espionage laws, ending his legal battle and allowing him to return to Australia. The 52-year-old Assange will admit to a single charge of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified US national defense documents, resulting in a sentence of 62 months, taking into account time already served. His release follows a global campaign involving various organizations and UN support. No additional prison time expected, credit for time served Assange to return home to Australia post-court proceedings Charges triggered backlash from supporters and press freedom advocates Assange seen in a…