Julian Assange strikes plea deal with US to secure his release

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who has spent five years in a UK prison while fighting extradition to US, reaches tentative plea deal to admit to one count of violating US Espionage Act, court filing shows.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has decided to plead guilty under an agreement with the US Justice Department, which will result in his release after five years in a British prison and return to Australia, as per court documents.

A UN expert on Wednesday hailed the decision of the High Court of Justice in London to allow Assange's appeal against his extradition to the US, calling it a"welcome relief." In a recent development, the court ruled that the US assurances were not sufficiently convincing, paving the way for a reexamination of Assange's appeal.

Assange, who has been detained in a UK prison since 2019, faces extradition over allegations of leaking classified documents in 2010-2011. In his latest bid for a reprieve, Assange is seeking authorisation to scrutinise Patel's determination and challenge the initial 2021 court verdict.

 

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