Author: Stella Assange will seek a pardon for husband Julian

Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has agreed to plead guilty to violating U.S. espionage law, ending his long legal battle in Britain. His wife, Stella Assange, plans to seek a pardon for him. Assange, 52, will admit to conspiring to obtain and disclose classified US national defense documents, and expects to be sentenced to time already served. Stella is ecstatic about this development but remains upset about the years Julian spent in custody. They plan to raise funds for his return to Australia, where he will finally be free. Stella believes the guilty plea poses a threat to journalists…