Julian Assange's Plea Deal with U.S. Government
Julian Assange has entered into a plea deal with the U.S. government, pleading guilty to a single count of conspiring to obtain and disclose national defense information. He faces a 62-month sentence, equivalent to time served, and is expected to be released and return to Australia. The case attracted support from human rights and journalism groups, fearing it could set a dangerous precedent for press freedom.