Julian Assange Returns to Australia as Free Man After US Plea Deal

Jun 26, 2024, 11:35 AM

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has returned to his homeland of Australia as a free man after a prolonged legal battle in the United States. Assange arrived in Canberra aboard a charter jet on Wednesday, June 26, following a plea deal with the U.S. Justice Department. He pleaded guilty to obtaining and publishing U.S. military secrets, which concluded his drawn-out legal saga. Assange's return marks the end of a decade-long battle with U.S. authorities, including an espionage charge.