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Julian Assange walks free
Jun 26, 2024
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange discusses his recent release and legal battles. Topics include his plea deal, controversial image, impact of WikiLeaks' document dumps, and twists in his legal saga. The hosts explore vocabulary, politics, and the concept of 'striking a deal.'
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- Assange struck a plea deal associated with espionage to avoid jail time.
- Wikileaks' disclosures included data dumps from Afghanistan and Clinton's emails.
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Julian Assange's Release and Plea Deal
Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, recently walked free from a US court after striking a plea deal following years of legal battles. He pleaded guilty to a charge associated with espionage, which facilitated his release. The headline from NPR highlighted this plea deal, indicating Assange's legal arrangement to avoid jail time by admitting guilt. The term 'strike a deal' extends beyond legal contexts and can involve agreements in various scenarios like politics, business mergers, or sports negotiations.
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