Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:58pm on 26 Jun 2024,Wednesday International
Julian Assange has arrived back in Australia after being released from a London prison as part of a plea deal, concluding his extensive legal battle stemming from WikiLeaks' publication of classified documents. The 52-year-old embraced his wife and father in an emotional reunion at Canberra Airport, where his lawyer emphasized the significance of the case in terms of press freedom. Assange, who married in prison and has two children, faced charges related to disclosing national defense information but ultimately agreed to a reduced plea. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed Assange's return, noting the end of a lengthy and contentious extradition saga.
