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Explained: How Julian Assange walked out of U.S. court as a free man

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The story so far: In a dramatic conclusion to an extradition saga that lasted more than a decade, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on June 26 pleaded guilty to violating espionage law, allowing him to walk free to return to his home in Australia, as part of a landmark deal with U.S. Justice Department. Mr. Assange, who…

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Australian leaders cautiously welcome expected plea that could bring WikiLeaks founder Assange home

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Australian leaders cautiously welcomed an expected plea agreement that could set free Julian Assange, who was pursued for years over WikiLeaks’ publication of a trove of classified documents. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday there was nothing to be gained by keeping the Australian incarcerated. A plane chartered by Mr. Assange landed on Tuesday…

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