Julian Assange, WikiLeaks Founder, Freed After Plea Deal
Assange Pleads Guilty to Single Felony Charge
US Drops Extradition Request
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is a free man after pleading guilty to a single felony charge for publishing US military secrets. The US had sought Assanges extradition from the United Kingdom since 2012 over the publication of classified US military intelligence.
Assange is holding a press conference on Wednesday upon returning to his home country of Australia following a plea. In a statement, WikiLeaks announced that it plans to hold a press conference in Australia to discuss the charges against Assange and his plans for the future.
The news of Assange's release has been met with mixed reactions. Some have praised the decision to drop the extradition request, while others have criticized Assange for his actions. The case has raised important questions about the limits of free speech and the role of whistleblowers in a democratic society.
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