Julian Assange Claims Freedom for Pleading Guilty to Journalism
#JulianAssange #CIAJulian Assange, recently released, claims to be free due to "pleading guilty to journalism." He accuses the CIA of plotting to harm him while seeking asylum, stating that freedom of expression is at risk. Assange also accuses the CIA of a campaign of retribution against him. read more
#JulianAssange #PressFreedom
Julian Assange's Espionage Act indictment for soliciting government information under Trump's administration sets a dangerous precedent for press freedom. The charges lack distinction from normal journalism practices, threatening journalists' ability to monitor government conduct, as Biden did not withdraw them. read more
#JulianAssange #PressFreedom
Julian Assange, an advocate for journalistic freedom, was released from prison and made a guilty plea in exchange for freedom. Despite controversy over his actions, his case highlights the importance of press freedom. read more
#JulianAssange #ImpactOnJournalism
Margaret Simons discusses the question of whether Julian Assange is a journalist, highlighting his impact on journalism through technological revolutions. Assange's collaboration with mainstream media changed the industry, emphasizing the need for regulation and censorship on the internet. read more
#JulianAssange #ReleasedFromPrison
Julian Assange's wife, Stella, visited Australia’s Parliament House to thank lawmakers after his release following a court appearance where he pleaded guilty to one charge of espionage. She expressed gratitude to supporters for their 14-year campaign. read more
#JulianAssange #AustraliaRelations
Australian opposition leader Simon Birmingham criticizes the portrayal of Julian Assange as a hero and warns that his release could strain ties with the US. Assange, who arrived in Australia after pleading guilty to violating the US Espionage Act, received a tumultuous welcome. read more
#JulianAssange #USStateDepartment
Julian Assange has been released after pleading guilty to a single criminal count, with the US State Department claiming he put lives in danger. Assange returned to Australia after a 14-year legal battle. read more
#JulianAssange #pleadeal
Julian Assange was sentenced to time served in a plea deal ending his 14-year legal saga, after spending 1,901 days in Belmarsh prison. The US dropped all charges and Assange returned home to Australia. read more
#JulianAssange #HistoricReturn
Julian Assange, after pleading guilty to US espionage law violations, arrives in Australia greeted by cheering crowds, ending a 14-year legal battle. Supporters shout "thank you Julian," as he hugs and kisses his wife Stella in an emotional moment. read more
#JulianAssange #USpleadeal
Julian Assange arrives in Australia after striking a plea deal with the US court, ending a 14-year legal battle. He landed in Canberra after pleading guilty to one charge, is reunited with his family, and plans to hold a press conference. read more
#JulianAssange #WikiLeaks
Julian Assange lands in Australia after being released from a US court on Saipan, ending a 14-year legal battle. He pleaded guilty to violating US espionage laws, stemming from WikiLeaks' 2010 document release. Released due to time served, he heads home for his 53rd birthday. read more
#JulianAssange #USprosecution
Jennifer Robinson, Julian Assange's legal adviser, criticizes the US prosecution of Assange as setting a dangerous precedent. Assange was released from court in Saipan with ambassadors as companions. Robinson warns of the implications for journalists worldwide. read more
#JulianAssange #UScourt
Julian Assange arrives on Saipan to plead guilty to US espionage charges, part of a deal to avoid further prison time. This ends a decade-long legal battle, with Assange expected to return to Australia after serving time in a US court. read more
#JulianAssange #EspionageCharge
Julian Assange arrives in the Northern Mariana Islands after release from UK prison, heading to a court hearing in the US to plead guilty to an Espionage Act charge. His family awaits him in Australia. read more
#JulianAssange #USpleadeal
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, after a plea deal with the US dropping 17 espionage charges, is set to land on a remote Pacific island. His release from UK prison ends a decade-long legal battle, leading him to reunite with family in Australia. read more
#JulianAssange #PressFreedom
The Biden administration has dropped 17 of 18 charges against Julian Assange, leading to his likely release. However, concerns remain over the one remaining espionage charge, setting a worrisome precedent despite the political resolution. read more
#JulianAssange #ExtraditionCase
Julian Assange arrives in Bangkok after leaving London, on his way to a Pacific island to end his extradition case to the US. After pleading guilty to one charge, he plans to reunite with his family in Australia. read more
#JulianAssange #PrisonReform
Julian Assange's release triggers questions about the length of his detainment and highlights problems in the UK prison system. Politicians' lack of action is criticized with a call for justice reform, especially for those held unjustly like under outdated laws. read more
#JulianAssange #Saipan
Saipan, popular for its sandy beaches, will be the site of Julian Assange's final legal act. The island is part of the Northern Mariana Islands, where US courts are present, and Chinese citizens can enter without a visa. read more
#JulianAssange #WikiLeaks
Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, has been released from Belmarsh Prison after reaching a plea deal with the US government. He is expected to return to Australia with his wife, Stella Assange, who emphasizes prioritizing his health in the new chapter ahead. read more
#JulianAssange #PressFreedom
Julian Assange is set to be released through a plea deal, moving from the UK to a US territory, avoiding a trial in the US. While good for Assange and avoiding a UK trial embarrassment, concerns linger about the impact on press freedom. read more
#JulianAssange #WikiLeaks
Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, is feeling "overwhelmed" after being released from prison and flown out of the UK. He is preparing to enter a guilty plea in a deal with the US Justice Department to bring his legal saga to an end. read more
#JulianAssange #WikiLeaks
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange boards a plane at Stansted airport, starting his journey to freedom after agreeing to plead guilty to violating US espionage law. The deal results in his release from British imprisonment and his return to Australia, ending a 14-year legal battle. read more
#JulianAssange #PleaDeal
Julian Assange boards a flight out of the UK after striking a plea deal with the US government. The plane lands in Thailand en route to a US territory where he is expected to plead guilty to an Espionage Act charge. read more
#JulianAssange #BangkokAirport
A plane carrying Julian Assange has landed at Bangkok airport, where he is set to plead guilty to US espionage charges, ending his 14-year legal battle. Assange will be sentenced to 62 months of time already served, with his opposition to mainland US travel cited as the reason for choosing Saipan. read more
#JulianAssange #pleadeal
Former deputy PM Barnaby Joyce cautiously welcomed news of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's plea deal with the US justice department. The deal will allow Assange to walk free after pleading guilty to a felony charge. Joyce was part of a delegation lobbying US lawmakers on Assange's behalf. read more
#JulianAssange #AustraliaRescue
Australian MP defends Julian Assange's decision to accept a US plea deal and return to Australia after 14-year legal ordeal, citing his fragile health. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese supports Assange's return home, emphasizing the need to end his prolonged incarceration. read more
#JulianAssange #WikiLeaks
Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, is set to plead guilty to an espionage charge to avoid further imprisonment in the US. Assange gained fame by publishing classified documents but has faced legal battles for years. read more
#JulianAssange #WikileaksPleaDeal
After a 14-year legal battle, Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks, will plead guilty to a charge under the Espionage Act in the US, leading to his release and return to Australia. Supporters rejoice as Assange reunites with his family. read more
#JulianAssange #USGovernmentPleaDeal
Julian Assange is poised for release after striking a plea deal with the US government regarding charges related to publishing classified American data. The deal will see him avoid prison time and could end a long legal battle, according to court documents. read more
#JulianAssange #PressFreedom
The UK high court grants Julian Assange leave to appeal against extradition to the US, highlighting America's decline in press freedom. Calls for Biden to end the prosecution, citing threats to journalism and need for US to protect press freedom. read more
#JulianAssange #USExtradition
The UK high court grants Julian Assange the right to appeal against US extradition, highlighting concerns over press protections. The decision provides an opportunity for Australian pressure on Biden to drop charges. read more
#JulianAssange #PressFreedom
Journalists, like Julian Assange, reveal information from insider sources, crucial for media's democratic role. The recent legal victory granting Assange an appeal delays potential extradition to the US, highlighting risks to press freedom and the need for a political resolution. read more
#JulianAssange #ExtraditionHearing
Supporters of Julian Assange gathered outside the US extradition hearing in London on May 20, 2024, expressing solidarity for his cause. The decision to grant him leave to appeal marked a pivotal moment in his ongoing legal battle read more
#JulianAssange #ExtraditionCase
Stella Assange supports high court decision granting Julian Assange leave to appeal in extradition case, calling it the right choice. She urges the Biden administration to drop the case. read more
#JulianAssange #BidenConsideration
Julian Assange’s brother finds President Joe Biden’s possible consideration of dropping charges significant, as Biden contemplates ending the decade-long pursuit of Assange for leaking classified documents. Australian PM also sees this as encouraging. read more
#JulianAssange #USPolitics
President Biden is considering ending the prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is fighting extradition from the UK. The Australian government has requested this, while critics highlight Assange's controversial past with allegations of aiding interference in the 2016 election. read more