Assange says ‘pleaded guilty to journalism’ to be freed
The WikiLeaks founder warns freedom of expression is at a ‘dark crossroads’ in address to the Council of Europe.
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The WikiLeaks founder is free after years-long legal battle that has stirred debate around the world on press freedom.
Activists and politicians celebrate WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s freedom following a plea deal with the US.
WikiLeaks shared a video showing its founder Julian Assange boarding a plane to fly out of the UK.
Assange to plead guilty to one charge of espionage and return home to Australia after years fighting US extradition.
Rights groups laud latest decision as an investigative journalist warns Assange ‘might be entombed in prison for life’.
Judges in the UK will hear WikiLeaks founder’s argument against being extradited to face trial in a US court.
London court decides to permit WikiLeaks founder to appeal against ruling approving his extradition to the US.
If the High Court agrees to the extradition, only Europe’s human rights court could block Assange’s transfer to the US.
Assange’s supporters say what Wikileaks revealed about power and access to information is as relevant today as ever.
Whistleblower lawyer on Assange extradition: ‘It would affect publishers, journalists, bloggers, anyone – me and you.’
