Julian Assange: A Free Man After Years Of Legal Battle

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Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, has finally tasted freedom after a long legal battle that confined him for years. In June 2024, he was released from a UK prison following a plea deal that granted him freedom. Assange addressed European lawmakers, acknowledging that he pled guilty to journalism, which he considered a 'profound shift' after years of confinement. He addressed his protracted legal battle, stating that he was not free because the system worked, but because he pled guilty to journalism. Assange's wife, Stella, was present during his address, indicating that he required support from those around him. Following the plea deal, Assange returned to his native Australia as a free man. However, the question remains, where does Julian Assange go from here?

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