Julian Assange Pleads Guilty to Espionage Charge
Subsequent Proceedings
After a lengthy legal battle, Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has agreed to plead guilty to a single felony count of illegally obtaining and disclosing classified information. This plea deal will bring an end to his ongoing legal case in the United States.
Sentence and Release
As part of the plea agreement, Assange pled guilty to a single espionage charge in front of a US judge on Wednesday. However, he was released after serving time in prison since 2019.
Legal Representation
Barry Pollack, a lawyer representing Assange, has spoken to the press outside the United States courthouse. He stated that Assange's extradition from Britain to the United States had been a long and difficult process.
Previous Developments
Prior to the plea agreement, Assange had fought extradition to the United States for many years. He argued that the charges against him were politically motivated and that he was a journalist protected by the First Amendment.
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