Wikileaks' Assange says he 'pleaded guilty to journalism' to secure his freedom

Wikileaks founder Julien Assange spent years living in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London to avoid arrest and then in prison after he published hundreds of thousands of confidential US government documents. His contentious actions saw him labelled both a champion of free speech and a reckless blogger who put lives at risk.

Oct 1, 2024 - 17:00
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Wikileaks' Assange says he 'pleaded guilty to journalism' to secure his freedom
Wikileaks founder Julien Assange spent years living in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London to avoid arrest and then in prison after he published hundreds of thousands of confidential US government documents. His contentious actions saw him labelled both a champion of free speech and a reckless blogger who put lives at risk.

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