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POWER PLAY

Reality Stars to Rioters: All the Possible Trump Pardons

We’re still months away from Donald Trump being sworn in, but betting markets are already accepting wagers on whose criminal charges—or convictions—he may quickly wipe away.

Josh Fiallo

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange leaves the United States District Court following a hearing, in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, U.S., June 26, 2024.
‘EARLY HAPPY BIRTHDAY’

What the Judge Said to Julian Assange After His Guilty Plea

Chief Judge Ramona V Manglona had a few words for the WikiLeaks founder during his court appearance in the small U.S. territory of Saipan.

Matt Young

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
RETURN TO OZ

Assange Freed After Finally, Officially Pleading Guilty

The editor and hacktivist admitted to conspiracy as part of a plea deal that saw him immediately set free on time served.

AJ McDougall

RT TV channel editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan said she was “awfully happy” to finally see Julian Assange win his freedom.
‘AWFULLY HAPPY’

Putin Pals Celebrate Julian Assange Victory Vs. U.S.

RT editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan was among those congratulating the Wikileaks founder she called “the best journalist of our time.”

Allison Quinn

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange walks to board a plane at a location given as London, Britain, in this still image from video released June 25, 2024.
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HEFTY

Sorry, but Assange’s Plea Deal Still Threatens Free Speech

The Assange case might finally be over, but lingering questions remain about the future of free speech in the United States.

Seth Stern

Julian Assange boarding a plane and departing the U.K. after striking a deal with U.S. prosecutors.
FREEDOM

Julian Assange Leaves Prison After Striking U.S. Plea Deal

The WikiLeaks founder is expected to plead guilty to a single felony count of violating the Espionage Act under the terms of the agreement.

AJ McDougall

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been granted the right to appeal his extradition from the U.K. to the U.S. on espionage charges.
BREAKTHROUGH

Julian Assange Wins Right to Appeal His U.S. Extradition

A British court ruled that the WikiLeaks founder can appeal, likely extending his yearslong legal battle.

Dan Ladden-Hall

A demonstrator holds a sign that reads “FREE ASSANGE” and “NO U.S. EXTRADITION.”
JUST MAYBE

Biden ‘Considering’ Request to Drop Julian Assange’s Charges

The WikiLeaks founder’s native Australia has long pushed the U.S. to drop its prosecution of Assange.

Josh Fiallo

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal against his extradition to the U.S., London’s High Court ruled.
MORE DELAYS

Assange Scores Temporary Win in Fight Against Extradition

The WikiLeaks founder’s battle against being sent to the U.S. to face espionage charges looks set to enter a new chapter in Britain.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Supporters for Julian Assange rally outside a British courthouse.
END IN SIGHT?

Assange Exploring Deal With DOJ to Plead Guilty: Report

The drawn out legal battle has been going on for more than a decade.

Josh Fiallo

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s supporters stand outside the High Court on Feb. 20, when he was too sick to attend a hearing.
NOW OR NEVER

Assange Too Ill to Attend Do-or-Die U.S. Extradition Hearing

His lawyers pressed on with what could be his last U.K. legal challenge against being sent to the United States for trial.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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