Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:44pm on 25 Jun 2024,Tuesday International
Julian Assange, 52, founder of Wikileaks and an Australian citizen, has been freed from the UK’s Belmarsh prison after nearly five years. A deal with US authorities allows him to plead guilty to one charge under the Espionage Act but serve no further time. Assange, who had faced potential extradition to the US over leaked military documents, boarded a flight to Australia. His release follows years of legal battles and international controversies over his disclosures. His wife, Stella, expressed relief and highlighted their focus on family and recovery. The formal court approval of the deal is expected on June 26 in the Northern Mariana Islands.
