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Julian Assange formally admits spying charge as part of a plea deal with US authorities

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has pleaded guilty to one count of espionage as part of a plea deal with US authorities.

His court appearance took place on the US territory of Saipan. He left the UK on Monday after being released on bail from Belmarsh high security jail.

Addressing the court, Assange said that he broke US law by encouraging classified leaks, but said he believed the Espionage Act violates free speech.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/julian-assange-formally-admits-spying-charge-as-part-of-a-plea-deal-with-us-authorities-13158900

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