2024

Prime

Wednesday

The founder of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange,&nbsp;is set to plead guilty on Wednesday for violating U.S. espionage law, ending his imprisonment in Britain and enabling his return to Australia, concluding a 14-year legal journey. 
Assange faces charges related to obtaining and sharing classified U.S. defense documents, with an expected sentence of 62 months, taking into account time already spent in custody. 
<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter">
 <div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> 
 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
 JULIAN ASSANGE IS FREE Julian Assange is free. He left Belmarsh maximum security prison on the morning of 24 June, after having spent 1901 days there. He was granted bail by the High Court in London and was released at Stansted airport during the afternoon, where he boarded a…— WikiLeaks (@wikileaks) <a href="https://twitter.com/wikileaks/status/1805390138945528183?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">June 24, 2024</a>
 </blockquote> 
 </div>
</figure> 
Assange, aged 52, was released from Belmarsh prison in the UK on Monday after being granted bail by the UK High Court. Assange flew on a flight and is expected to be sentenced in Saipan at 9 am local time on Wednesday. This location was chosen because Assange was reluctant to travel to the mainland U.S., and Saipan is close to Australia. 
The global campaign involving organizers press freedom activists, legislators, and leaders from various backgrounds led to Julian Assange’s release, which was also celebrated by his wife Stella, and acknowledged by WikiLeaks. 
<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter">
 <div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> 
 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
 Julian is free!!!! Words cannot express our immense gratitude to YOU- yes YOU, who have all mobilised for years and years to make this come true. THANK YOU. tHANK YOU. THANK YOU. Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/wikileaks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@WikiLeaks</a> for more info soon…<a href="https://t.co/gW4UWCKP44" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/gW4UWCKP44</a>— Stella Assange #FreeAssangeNOW (@Stella_Assange) <a href="https://twitter.com/Stella_Assange/status/1805393089819033890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">June 25, 2024</a>
 </blockquote> 
 </div>
</figure> 
Assange’s decision to plead guilty and return to Australia marks a significant development in his legal saga, potentially signaling a resolution to a long-standing case that has sparked global debates on freedom of information and press freedom. 
The Australian authorities, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, have been supporting Assange and acknowledging his prolonged legal troubles since his case gained prominence in 2010 following WikiLeaks’ release of classified U.S. military documents, sparking discussions on free press and whistleblower protections during Trump’s administration. 
There have been mixed feelings on the approaching plea deal as some see it as a way of putting an end to a protracted legal process while others are concerned with the impact of the plea deal on journalism and freedom of speech. 
Assange’s story includes his 2010 arrest in Britain, seeking sanctuary in Ecuador’s embassy to evade extradition, and his subsequent imprisonment in London’s Belmarsh prison, where he remained active in debates about government leaks, data privacy, and media responsibilities. 
Julian Assange’s plea agreement marks a pivotal moment, potentially signaling both justice served and a complex precedent for press freedoms. 
<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"> 
 Also Read: <a href="https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/06/21/u-s-lawmakers-push-for-release-of-detained-binance-exec-in-nigeria/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S. Lawmakers Visit Jailed Binance Exec in Nigeria</a> 
</blockquote>

Julian Assange Released After His Plea Deal With U.S.

The Crypto Times

Other articles published on Jun 25, 2024

High-Yield Crypto Investments For Summer 2024

54% of Japanese Institutional Investors Flock to Crypto as Positive Sentiment Prevails

Mummy Tate Memecoin to Surge Another 13,000% After Hitting $152,000 Market Cap, Looks to Challeng...

Cardano encounters bearish pressure as Raboo outpaces rival PEPE

Top AI Tokens to Maximize Your Returns in July 2024

Arbitrum Diversifies $27 Million Treasury with Ondo-Backed Real-World Assets

Join our free newsletter for daily crypto updates!