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Julian Assange

Julian Assange, an Australian editor and publisher, is best best known for founding the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks, responsible for the 2010 release of a trove of US classified documents.

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Julian Assange holds up a piece of paper while standing next to his wife Stella at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg

Julian Assange holds up a piece of paper while standing next to his wife Stella at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg

Where does Julian Assange go from here?

WikiLeaks founder's first public speech since his release signals return to the international spotlight.

Julian Assange and his wife Stella

Julian Assange and his wife Stella

Julian Assange makes first public address since release

The WikiLeaks founder said he had "pled guilty to journalism" following a plea deal that granted him freedom in June.

Julian Assange peers through an airplane window

Julian Assange peers through an airplane window

Julian Assange and the dark secrets of war

On June 25, 2024, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was released following a plea deal with the US.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange leaves the US Federal Courthouse in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange leaves the US Federal Courthouse in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

Julian Assange a free man after plea deal with US

After 14 long years of legal battle with the US government, whistleblower Julian Assange is back home in Australia.

Protesters gather along Kenyatta Avenue during a nationwide strike to protest against tax hikes and the Finance Bill 2024 in downtown Nairobi, Kenya

Protesters gather along Kenyatta Avenue during a nationwide strike to protest against tax hikes and the Finance Bill 2024 in downtown Nairobi, Kenya

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Julian Assange steps out of a plane landing in Bangkok.

Julian Assange steps out of a plane landing in Bangkok.

WikiLeaks' Assange's 14-year saga ends with US plea deal

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange has pled guilty to a single espionage charge in a US courthouse on the island of Saipan.

Julian Assange outside court

Julian Assange outside court

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange freed in US plea deal

Julian Assange faced court in the Northern Mariana Islands where he pleaded guilty to violating the US Espionage Act.

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange peers out the window of a plane

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange peers out the window of a plane

Julian Assange leaves UK, agrees to plea deal

The WikiLeaks founder will appear in a US jurisdiction court where he'll plead guilty to espionage counts.

Protesters hold placards outside the High Court in London, Monday, May 20, 2024.

Protesters hold placards outside the High Court in London, Monday, May 20, 2024.

The Julian Assange case — a timeline

The whistleblower and founder of WikiLeaks is allowed to return to his home country of Australia after 14 years.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange walks to board a plane

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange walks to board a plane

Assange to plead guilty, return to Australia, after US deal

Julian Assange is set to be sentenced to 62 months of prison already served in the UK, and then return to Australia.

Großbritannien | Unterstützer des WikiLeaks-Gründers Julian Assange in London

Großbritannien | Unterstützer des WikiLeaks-Gründers Julian Assange in London

Julian Assange wins bid to appeal US extradition ruling

The UK's High Court has ruled that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal against extradition to the US.

Protesters hold placards outside the High Court in London showing Julian Assange with his mouth covered by the US flag

Protesters hold placards outside the High Court in London showing Julian Assange with his mouth covered by the US flag

Stella Assange: Dropping WikiLeaks case 'right thing' to do

Stella Assange, wife of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, told DW that dropping the case was the "right thing" to do.

Supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange outside the High Court in London

Supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange outside the High Court in London

Julian Assange given permission to appeal US extradition

The founder of WikiLeaks is wanted in the United States on espionage charges for leaking military secrets.

A protest marking the 5th anniversary of Julian Assange's incarceration in London's Belmarsh prison

A protest marking the 5th anniversary of Julian Assange's incarceration in London's Belmarsh prison

Biden considers Australia request to drop Assange case

Assange's home country Australia has been advocating for his release.

Stella Assange, the wife of Julian Assange, speaks to the media outside the Royal Courts of Justice after a decision on Julian Assange's extradition appeal has been adjourned.

Stella Assange, the wife of Julian Assange, speaks to the media outside the Royal Courts of Justice after a decision on Julian Assange's extradition appeal has been adjourned.

UK court delays Assange extradition ruling

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange cannot immediately be extradited to the United States to face espionage charges.

Police officers stand guard ouside the High Court, on the day it is set to rule on whether Julian Assange can appeal against extradition from Britain to the United States, in London, Britain, March 26, 2024.

Police officers stand guard ouside the High Court, on the day it is set to rule on whether Julian Assange can appeal against extradition from Britain to the United States, in London, Britain, March 26, 2024.

Julian Assange can appeal extradition, UK High Court rules

The High Court in London has ruled that Assange can continue his legal battle lasting against US extradition.

Protesters rally outside the Royal Courts of Justice for the release of the Wikileaks founder Julian Assange

Protesters rally outside the Royal Courts of Justice for the release of the Wikileaks founder Julian Assange

Germany's Scholz speaks out against Assange extradition

The German chancellor says he is against the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange from Britain to the US.

Demonstrators hold banners and placards outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London

Demonstrators hold banners and placards outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London

Julian Assange's extradition appeal: 'The world is watching'

Supporters of Julian Assange gather in front of Britain’s High Court where his extradition appeal is being heard.

Stella Assange, wife of Julian Assange, stands among banners reading "Free Assange" at a rally in England on April 20, 2022

Stella Assange, wife of Julian Assange, stands among banners reading "Free Assange" at a rally in England on April 20, 2022

UK court to hear final Assange extradition appeal

Assange's wife warns that the controversial whistleblower is in precarious health and could die if extradited to the US.

Banner showing Julian Assange with a US flag over his mouth and the words 'Free Assange — No US extradition'

Banner showing Julian Assange with a US flag over his mouth and the words 'Free Assange — No US extradition'

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange: Will he be extradited?

The tug-of-war over the extradition of the Wikileaks founder is entering a new phase — perhaps its last.

An activist holds a Julian Assange banner portrait during a rally in Melbourne, Australia

An activist holds a Julian Assange banner portrait during a rally in Melbourne, Australia

Julian Assange: Australia wants WikiLeaks founder back home

Assange is facing extradition to the US from the UK, but Australian PM Anthony Albanese says that "enough is enough."

Stella Assange, wife of imprisoned journalist, publisher and Wikileaks founder Julian Assange attends the Free Assange Quad Rally in Sydney

Stella Assange, wife of imprisoned journalist, publisher and Wikileaks founder Julian Assange attends the Free Assange Quad Rally in Sydney

Julian Assange loses latest bid to halt US extradition

A UK court has rejected an attempted appeal by the WikiLeaks' founder who is fighting extradition to the US.

Protesters in the UK urge the release of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange

Protesters in the UK urge the release of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange

Australia PM frustrated over detention of Julian Assange

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is currently fighting his extradition from the UK to the US.

A poster reading 'Free Assange' and showing his face gagged by the US flag seen in a window behind bars

A poster reading 'Free Assange' and showing his face gagged by the US flag seen in a window behind bars

Reporters Without Borders blocked from Assange prison visit

A prison spokesperson said Reporters Without Borders representatives were denied entry on account of being journalists.

RSF: More journalists imprisoned or killed in 2022

The number of reporters who are killed is rising, and so is the number of journalists in prison.

An elderly man wearing spectacles speaks into a loud hailer

An elderly man wearing spectacles speaks into a loud hailer

'Ithaka': The fight to free Julian Assange

Assange's father, John Shipton, was in Berlin for the German premiere of the documentary and talked to DW about his son.

Wife of Julian Assange, Stella Morris leaves the City of Westminster Magistrates Court in London, England on April 20, 2022.

Wife of Julian Assange, Stella Morris leaves the City of Westminster Magistrates Court in London, England on April 20, 2022.

Julian Assange faces 'uncertain future,' his wife tells DW

Stella Assange said her husband's fight for freedom was not a legal battle, but lay in the hands of politicians.

Stella Assange speaks to the media outside the Home Office in London

Stella Assange speaks to the media outside the Home Office in London

Assange case an 'attack on press freedom'

Stella Assange told DW that the United States is putting the WikiLeaks founder's life at stake for exposing war crimes.

Protestors demonstrate outside the High Court in London, holding signs with Assange's face and a US flag covering his mouth

Protestors demonstrate outside the High Court in London, holding signs with Assange's face and a US flag covering his mouth

Legal options running out for Julian Assange

The tug of war over the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the US is entering the final stages.

Supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange hold up a banner as they protest, during the first hearing in the Julian Assange extradition appeal, at the High Court in London, Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021.

Supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange hold up a banner as they protest, during the first hearing in the Julian Assange extradition appeal, at the High Court in London, Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021.

German MPs demand release of Julian Assange

Dozens of German lawmakers are demanding the release of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange makes a speech from the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy, in central London, Britain February 5, 2016

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange makes a speech from the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy, in central London, Britain February 5, 2016

UK government upholds Julian Assange extradition request

The British home secretary has signed an order authorizing the extradition of Julian Assange.

Julian Assange

Julian Assange

UK court issues order to extradite Julian Assange to US

A British judge has formally approved the extradition of Julian Assange to the US to face spying charges.

Stella Moris poses for the media and for supporters as she arrives to marry her partner the WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

Stella Moris poses for the media and for supporters as she arrives to marry her partner the WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

Julian Assange weds partner Stella Moris in prison

The jailed WikiLeaks founder and his long-term partner tied the knot in a high-security prison in London.

Protesters hold up a banner reading "Free Assange" outside a court in London

Protesters hold up a banner reading "Free Assange" outside a court in London

UK court denies Assange option to appeal US extradition

Free speech activist Julian Assange is one step closer to facing espionage charges in the US.

Julian Assange making a speech from the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy

Julian Assange making a speech from the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy

UK court allows Julian Assange to appeal to Supreme Court

A London court says WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal a point of law on his extradition to the United States.

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A blow for Julian Assange and for press freedom

Matthias von Hein

Journalism is not a crime, but a London court wants to extradite Assange to the US. That is a devastating signal.

Supporters holds a banner showing Julian Assange with his mouth covered by the US flag with the words 'free Assange, no US extradition'

Supporters holds a banner showing Julian Assange with his mouth covered by the US flag with the words 'free Assange, no US extradition'

UK court rules in favor of US in appeal to extradite Assange

The US has won an appeal against a lower court's decision that barred Assange's extradition.

Supporters of Julian Assange have gathered outside the High Court in London to demand his release

Supporters of Julian Assange have gathered outside the High Court in London to demand his release

Julian Assange could serve US sentence in Australia

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is currently fighting an appeal by Washington to extradite him to the US.

Rebecca Vincent

Rebecca Vincent

It's well past time to free Julian Assange

Rebecca Vincent

Reporters without Borders believe Assange's extradition would have long-lasting implications for journalism worldwide.

Protesters calling for the release of incarcerated WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange hold placards

Protesters calling for the release of incarcerated WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange hold placards

Julian Assange: US pursues extradition at London High Court

Washington appealed a ruling that kept WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange from being sent to the US for espionage charges.

Julian Assange demonstrating outside the Old Bailey, the Central Criminal Court, in London

Julian Assange demonstrating outside the Old Bailey, the Central Criminal Court, in London

Julian Assange: US pushing for extradition

Proceedings kick off in the US appeal against a UK ruling not to extradite Assange, who remains in custody.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange makes a speech from the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy, in central London, Britain February 5, 2016.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange makes a speech from the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy, in central London, Britain February 5, 2016.

Ecuador strips Julian Assange of citizenship

Ecuador has revoked the citizenship of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy in 2016

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy in 2016

Reporters Without Borders: UK must free Assange

The activists have urged the UK to release Assange and called on the US to drop the charges against the whistleblower.

WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange

WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange

Assange 'plans to marry in UK prison'

The WikiLeaks founder, who faces US charges over a leak of classified data, has been engaged to his partner since 2016.

Court artist sketch of the Assange trial

Court artist sketch of the Assange trial

The case of Julian Assange: Rule of law undermined

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Julian Assange

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UK court denies bail to Julian Assange

A British judge denied bail to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

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Reprieve for Assange

Matthias von Hein

The overdue ruling not to extradite the WikiLeaks founder does not go far enough in protecting press freedom.

A court artist sketch of Julian Assange appearing in the dock. He is wearing a gray suit, red tie, white shirt and a face mask. It is covering his mouth but not his nose.

A court artist sketch of Julian Assange appearing in the dock. He is wearing a gray suit, red tie, white shirt and a face mask. It is covering his mouth but not his nose.

UK judge blocks Julian Assange extradition

Judge Vanessa Baraitser ruled against the extradition because it would be "oppressive" for his mental health.