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Spring a leaker: Assange goes free

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The Controversial Journey of WikiLeaks

This chapter explores the tumultuous story of WikiLeaks and its founder Julian Assange, detailing the impactful releases of classified information that sparked global debates on press freedom and national security. It examines the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists, the complexities of legal prosecution under the Espionage Act, and the lasting consequences of Assange's actions on information dissemination and activism.

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