Assanges Release And Plea Deal

WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange to Plead Guilty to Espionage Charges

Assange's Release and Plea Deal

Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, is expected to plead guilty to violating U.S. espionage law. This plea deal will end his imprisonment and allow him to return to his home country of Australia.

WikiLeaks' Origins and Inspiration

WikiLeaks was founded in December 2006, with Assange publishing an essay outlining its concept. The inspiration for the organization came from Daniel Ellsberg's 1971 release of the Pentagon Papers.

Assange's Background

Julian Assange is a founding member of the WikiLeaks staff and an Australian computer programmer. He has been involved in various controversies and legal battles related to the organization's activities.