Assange supporters hail plea deal, but critics fear 'dangerous precedent'

Reactions to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's plea deal to effectively end his long incarceration in London are proving as polarizing as the man himself, with supporters hailing the end of a U.S. prosecution that they denounced as misguided and unfair, while others warned the Biden administration had committed a"miscarriage of justice" in failing to pursue the case against a fugitive leaker of vital security secrets.

‘We’re overjoyed’: Assange’s family counts down to his return after plea deal with US

smh.com.au - 25/Jun 09:21

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to arrive in Australia as early as Wednesday night, bringing a sudden end to his long-running legal saga and...

The Release Of Julian Assange: Plea Deals And Dark Legacies – OpEd

eurasiareview.com - 26/Jun 15:11

One of the longest sagas of political persecution is coming to its terminus.; That is, if you believe in final chapters.; Nothing about the fate of...

Julian Assange’s Polarizing Legacy: From Hacker to Hunted Figure

the new york times - 27/Jun 09:44

The co-founder of WikiLeaks was a heroic crusader for truth to many people for publishing government secrets. To others, he was a reckless leaker...

Assange Is Finally Free As America, Britain, Sweden And Australia Are Shamed – OpEd

eurasiareview.com - 29/Jun 01:17

This was quite a week in the annals of freedom of the press. Julian Assange, the founder of the whistleblower organization Wikileaks, after being...

Assange’s Wikileaks and America’s exposed views on Jamaican politicians

jamaica-gleaner.com - 26/Jun 05:12

As the founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange, appears before a United States (US) court today with the likelihood of being freed in a reported plea...

'Elated ... incredible': wife hails Assange freedom

thewest.com.au - 25/Jun 00:56

The wife of Julian Assange says his release from prison has been a "whirlwind of emotions" as the Wikileaks founder prepares to sign a plea deal.

‘Miscarriage of justice’: Condemnation in sections of the US to Assange plea deal

smh.com.au - 25/Jun 22:30

Former Republican vice president Mike Pence said the plea deal was a “miscarriage of justice”, while candidate and conspiracy theorist Robert F...

“Julian’s freedom is our freedom”: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange walks free

cityhubsydney.com.au - 25/Jun 04:12

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has walked free after five years in UK prison as part of a plea deal reached with the US Justice Department. Assange...

Assange spies Pacific end to 14-year fight over leaks

thewest.com.au - 25/Jun 17:41

A plea deal with the United States government and a court hearing on a Pacific island marks the end of the 14-year pursuit of Wikileaks founder Julian...

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange ‘rediscovering life’ after 14 years

weeklyblitz.net - 27/Jun 20:33

After a prolonged period of incarceration and an intense legal battle, Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has finally tasted freedom. Landing...

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