Julian Assange's Release and Plea Deal

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Julian Assange released from British prison, on his way to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge in a plea deal with the U.S. Justice Department, ending yearslong legal battle over classified documents.

Key Points

  • Assange's release from British prison
  • Plea deal with U.S. Justice Department
  • End of legal battle over classified documents

Pros

  • Julian Assange's yearslong legal battle coming to an end
  • Plea deal with the U.S. Justice Department to free Assange

Cons

  • Concerns for journalists worldwide due to espionage charge in plea deal