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Julian Assange: Inside the deal to free WikiLeaks founder
Jun 26, 2024
Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder, secures plea deal admitting to espionage charge for his release. Podcast explores impact on his image and future of free speech. Guests react to deal, discuss legal saga and implications on global diplomacy. Delve into controversial figure, WikiLeaks releases, public perception, and Assange's future plans post-release.
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Quick takeaways
- Julian Assange pleaded guilty to a single espionage charge in exchange for time served, facilitating his return to Australia.
- The plea deal sparked debates on government handling of sensitive information and journalistic freedoms, highlighting the ongoing controversies surrounding Assange's actions.
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Julian Assange's Background and WikiLeaks
Julian Assange, an Australian, gained fame as the founder of WikiLeaks in 2006. The platform gained prominence with the release of a classified video showing a US helicopter attack in Baghdad. Assange continued releasing classified US military documents, leading to significant controversy. While viewed by some as a champion of free speech, the US considered him a threat for endangering American operatives.
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