WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Pleads Guilty to Espionage, Set for Release
High-Profile Whistleblower Faces Freedom After Guilty Plea
Julian Assange, the founder of the whistleblower website WikiLeaks, has pleaded guilty to espionage charges in a federal United States court. The charges stemmed from the publication of sensitive military and diplomatic documents by WikiLeaks in 2010, which sparked international controversy and raised questions about government transparency and security.
Unlikely Alliance Advocates for Assange's Release
An unexpected coalition of Australian parliamentarians has traveled to Washington to lobby the US government on Assange's behalf. They argue that Assange's prosecution is politically motivated and that his extradition to the United States would set a dangerous precedent for the protection of journalists and whistleblowers worldwide.
Justice Department Agrees to Plea Deal
The US Justice Department has reached a plea agreement with Assange, which will result in him being released from prison. The terms of the plea deal are not yet known publicly, but it is believed that Assange will face a reduced sentence or conditional release in exchange for his cooperation with the investigation into WikiLeaks' activities.
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