Julian Assange heads to freedom. This is how the deal was done
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Julian Assange has been released from a UK prison after a deal was reached. The terms of the deal reportedly involve a US plea agreement, with some outlets indicating that Assange pleaded guilty to publishing US military secrets. The implications of the deal for press freedom are unclear, with some organizations noting that threats to freedom of the press remain.
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