Julian Assange To Plead Guilty
A deal with the United States will allow Assange to go free years after he published classified material
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange rarely has been seen in public since his case began making its way through the courts, citing health issues. The upcoming news article about his recent court appearance is sure to grab your attention. Assange will plead guilty in a deal with the U.S. that will allow him to go free years after publishing classified material. Mr. Assange, who has been fighting extradition to the United States for years, faces 18 charges related to the publication of classified U.S. military and diplomatic documents in 2010. If convicted, he could face up to 175 years in prison. However, the plea deal is expected to significantly reduce his sentence.
The exact terms of the plea deal are not yet known, but it is reportedly similar to one that was offered to Assange last year. That deal would have required him to serve four years in prison in the United States, followed by 10 years of supervised release. It is not clear whether the new plea deal includes any conditions related to Assange's future activities with WikiLeaks.
The plea deal is a significant development in the long-running saga of Julian Assange. The decision to plead guilty is likely to be seen as a victory for the U.S. government, which has been seeking Assange's extradition for years. However, the deal is also likely to be seen as a victory for Assange, who has avoided a lengthy prison sentence.
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