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Julian Assange: My only crime was journalism

Julian Assange says during his first public appearance after his release that he does not have the judicial system to thank for being a free man today. > I pleaded guilty to journalism, to having sought information from a source, he says during a hearing at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg.

Julian Assange: My only crime was journalism

All the Twists and Turns Surrounding Julian Assange

Spy according to some, freedom of speech champion according to others. He has been accused of rape in Sweden, threatened with extradition to the USA and spent seven years confined to Ecuador's embassy.

All the Twists and Turns Surrounding Julian Assange

Stella Assange on her husband: He needs time

Julian Assange has landed in his home country of Australia. After 14 years of legal wrangling, the WikiLeaks founder is a free man, since he pleaded guilty to spreading military secrets in an agreement with the USA.

Stella Assange on her husband: He needs time

Assange's Wife: The Children Still Know Nothing

Julian Assange's children have only met their dad in captivity. Now they are waiting for him in Australia – without knowing if it, says Stella Assange.

Assange's Wife: The Children Still Know Nothing

Assange's Release Stirs Emotions: "Evidence Existed"

The news that Julian Assange is being released creates reactions – due to the now statute-barred sexual offences he was previously investigated for in Sweden. "Evidence was found" writes Elisabeth Massi Fritz, who represented the woman who reported Julian Assange for rape in August 2010.

Assange's Release Stirs Emotions: "Evidence Existed"

WikiLeaks on the release: "A big day"

The spy-accused Julian Assange is on his way to freedom after a long time in captivity. His long-time WikiLeaks colleague urges the world to take the opportunity to reflect on the threats to journalism.

WikiLeaks on the release: "A big day"

All the Twists and Turns Surrounding Julian Assange

Spy according to some, freedom of speech champion according to others. He has been accused of rape in Sweden, threatened with extradition to the USA and spent seven years confined to Ecuador's embassy.

All the Twists and Turns Surrounding Julian Assange

Assange's Mother: "A Victory for Quiet Diplomacy"

That Julian Assange now appears to be on his way to being free is a victory for quiet diplomacy, according to his mother Christine Assange. The Australian government believes the case has dragged on for too long, nothing is gained by keeping Assange imprisoned any longer.

Assange's Mother: "A Victory for Quiet Diplomacy"

Assange to be freed soon – has landed in USA

The espionage-accused WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is to be released after admitting to spreading confidential information and reaching an agreement with the US Department of Justice. The Australian has landed on American territory where he is expected to plead guilty overnight.

Assange to be freed soon – has landed in USA