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The Saga of Wikileaks' Julian Assange is Finally Coming to an End
Jun 26, 2024
Julian Assange, Wikileaks founder, on the brink of a plea deal with the US after years of legal battles. The podcast delves into the impact of Wikileaks' leaks, collaboration with media, Chelsea Manning's role, and struggles with donations and Bitcoin. It also covers Assange's asylum, arrest, journalistic status, legal battles, and the Biden administration's role.
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- Julian Assange's release on bail was facilitated by a plea deal with US authorities, including a guilty plea to a felony charge.
- WikiLeaks was founded in 2006 with a mission to expose corruption and malfeasance, gaining global attention with releases like the 'Collateral Murder' video.
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Julian Assange's Release from Prison
After five years of imprisonment, Julian Assange has been released on bail following a plea deal with US authorities. The deal includes a guilty plea to one felony charge of conspiracy to receive and disclose classified US national defense documents, with a 62-month sentence, aiming to see Assange return to Australia after being in Belmarsh prison. The release was a result of a global campaign supported by various groups, and Australia's political pressure played a significant role in pushing for Assange's freedom.
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