Julian Assange's Arrival in Australia
Julian Assange arrives in Canberra, Australia as a free man after accepting a plea agreement with an American court. He pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to obtain and disclose national defence information. Assange spent years under house arrest, in the Ecuadorian embassy in London, and in a British high-security prison.
Key Points
- Assange pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to obtain and disclose national defence information
- He spent years battling legal challenges and extradition attempts
- Assange's case was related to the publication of intelligence documents through Wikileaks
Pros
- Julian Assange is now a free man
- He reached a plea agreement with an American court
Cons
- Assange's legal saga lasted nearly 14 years
- He spent time under house arrest, in the Ecuadorian embassy, and in a British prison