He’s out, and soon he will be telling the world some juicy details that I’m sure the Deep State will not like.
Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, was released from a British prison and is on his way back to his native Australia following a plea deal that concluded his 12-year legal struggle against extradition to the United States. This development marks a significant turn in a saga that captured global attention over issues of free speech, press freedom, and legal ethics.
Assange, 52, agreed to plead guilty to a felony charge related to one of the largest breaches of classified materials in U.S. history. His website, WikiLeaks, had previously published nearly half a million secret military documents pertaining to the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Under the terms of the plea agreement, Assange will not serve time in the U.S. but must make a court appearance in a remote U.S. territory in the Pacific. The plea deal stipulates a 62-month sentence, equal to the time Assange already spent in the UK during his extradition battle, allowing him to return to Australia immediately after the proceedings.
Julian Assange Release ( To Australia) Black Alchemist Across The World Does Flashmob Cartwheel To Celebrate News!!
Watch Until The End!! A Day May Have Been Waiting For!! pic.twitter.com/nTxcE6Htd5— Black Alchemy Solutions : Privacy Architects (@BlackAlchemySo2) June 25, 2024
The legal battles began when Assange took refuge in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London in 2012 to avoid extradition on charges that he feared could lead to life imprisonment or the death penalty in the U.S. He remained in the embassy for nearly seven years before being arrested and spending the next five years in Belmarsh, a high-security prison. During his time at the embassy, Assange continued to release sensitive information, including emails related to the U.S. 2016 Presidential election, which strained his relations with his host country.
Assange’s release was met with mixed reactions. His family and supporters have expressed immense relief and gratitude, emphasizing the prolonged nature of his legal ordeal and its impact on his health and personal life. His mother, Christine Assange, and his wife, Stella Assange, publicly shared their joy and relief at the news of his release.
What a gift to the Kremlin – Julian Assange expected to arrive back in Australia as Tucker Carlson conducts his “tour” down under.
Tucker spoke to Assange’s wife as soon as news broke of his release. He’ll be able to catch up with him in person soon too. pic.twitter.com/qlub7h1Ufa
— Alexandra Chalupa (@AlexandraChalup) June 25, 2024
On the political front, reactions have been varied. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remarked on the prolonged nature of Assange’s case and advocated for his return to Australia, while former Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno, who revoked Assange’s asylum in 2019, expressed relief that Assange was not extradited to the U.S. Other international figures, including the presidents of Colombia and Mexico, have also commented on the case, highlighting its implications for press freedom globally.
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Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, has been released from a #british prison after a 12-year legal battle.#WikiLeaks #prison #Australia #legalupdate #US #JulianAssangeFREEDOMDanceParty pic.twitter.com/14tx7Y3xJv— The Workers Rights (@theworkersright) June 25, 2024
The plea deal and Assange’s impending return to Australia bring a close to a contentious chapter in the intersection of law, media, and international politics.
Key Points:
i. Julian Assange was released from a British prison and is returning to Australia following a 12-year legal battle and a plea deal with U.S. authorities.
ii. He agreed to plead guilty to a felony charge related to WikiLeaks’ publication of classified U.S. military documents, with the plea deal allowing him to avoid further imprisonment in the U.S.
iii. Assange spent nearly seven years in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London to avoid extradition and an additional five years in Belmarsh Prison.
iv. The plea deal requires Assange to make a court appearance in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, after which he will be free to return to Australia.
v. The case has drawn international attention and debate over issues of free speech and press freedom, with mixed reactions from global political leaders and advocacy groups.
Fallon Jacobson – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
