WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is looking forward to embracing his newfound freedom after reaching a plea deal with US prosecutors. The 52-year-old recently departed from a British prison where he had been fighting extradition to the United States for the past five years. Prior to that, he sought refuge at Ecuador's London embassy for nearly seven years to avoid potential life imprisonment.
Assange's wife, Stella Assange, shared that her husband is eager to return to a normal life and has requested privacy to rest and recuperate. She mentioned that Julian intends to indulge in simple pleasures such as swimming in the ocean daily, sleeping in a comfortable bed, enjoying real food, and relishing his regained freedom.
Stella Assange, who married Julian while he was incarcerated in 2022, revealed that their two children are thrilled about their father's return. She carefully broke the news to them, and they are eagerly anticipating their reunion.
Due to Assange's reluctance to set foot in the US, the plea deal was orchestrated to take place in a remote US federal court in Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands. The agreement involved Assange pleading guilty to one charge of conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defense information, resulting in a 'time served' sentence and his subsequent journey to Australia.
The breakthrough in negotiations between Assange's legal team and US prosecutors followed a ruling by the UK High Court in May, granting Assange the right to appeal his final challenge against extradition to the US. This ruling paved the way for discussions on constitutional protections for freedom of speech and expression, leading to the swift progress in the plea deal.
Julian Assange's return to normalcy marks a significant milestone after years of legal battles and confinement. As he embarks on this new chapter, he is poised to savor the simple joys of life and reconnect with his loved ones.
