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Julian Assange Returns to Australia as a Free Man on June 26 After U.S. Legal Battle Ends

Jun 26, 2024, 10:32 AM

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has returned to Australia as a free man on June 26 after concluding his legal battle in the United States. Assange landed in the Australian capital, Canberra, where he is expected to address the press. His return follows a deal with the U.S. Justice Department, where he pleaded guilty to obtaining and publishing U.S. military secrets. Assange's arrival marks the end of a prolonged legal struggle involving charges related to WikiLeaks' publication of classified documents.