Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has walked free from prison in the UK after more than five years behind bars as part of a plea deal reached with the US Justice Department.
after more than five years behind bars as part of a plea deal reached with the US Justice Department.Assange's travel arrangements have not been publicised but it is widely expected that he could be back in Australia as soon as this week.Assange, 52, is heading to the Northern Mariana Islands, near Guam, in the Pacific Ocean.It comprises of 14 islands and the capital is Saipan.Assange, 52, is heading to the Northern Mariana Islands, near Guam, in the Pacific Ocean.
Assange is expected to return to Sydney, Australia after his plea and sentencing, which is scheduled for Wednesday morning local time.Stella Assange, wife of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, Monday, May 20, 2024.
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