Julian Assange pleads guilty to one Espionage Act charge, raising concerns about press freedoms.

Julian Assange's plea deal, which involved him pleading guilty to one charge of violating the Espionage Act, has raised concerns about the potential chilling effect on press freedoms. The deal, which allowed Assange to walk free after over five years in British custody, could set a dangerous precedent for journalists reporting on military, intelligence, or diplomatic information deemed secret.

June 25, 2024
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