Julian Assange formally admits spying charge as part of a plea deal with US authorities

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Assange arrived at court in Saipan in a dark suit with a loosened tie. He is now expected to fly to his home country of Australia to be reunited with his wife Stella and their two children.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has pleaded guilty to one count of espionage as part of a plea deal with US authorities. The agreement means Assange will be sentenced to time already served in a British prison. His court appearance took place on the US territory of Saipan. He left the UK on Monday after being released on bail from Belmarsh high security jail.

She said her husband was 'not permitted to fly commercial airlines or routes to Saipan and onward to Australia' and any contribution would be 'much appreciated'. Inside court, Assange answered basic questions from US District Judge Ramona Manglona and appeared to listen intently as terms of the deal were discussed. As a condition of his plea, he will be required to destroy information that was provided to WikiLeaks.

 

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