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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Io Dodds

INSANE: Julian assange supporters overjoyed by wikileaks founder s plea deal and release | Vintage Vibes

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Supporters and former colleagues of the jailed Wikileaks founder Julian Assange have reacted with jubilation to reports that he has reached a plea deal with US prosecutors.

Court documents released on Monday showed that the 52-year-old Australian transparency activist has agreed to plead guilty to a charge under the Espionage Act in exchange for avoiding further imprisonment.

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