Julian Assange was released from a London prison after more than five years and avoided extradition to the United States by agreeing to a plea deal. The WikiLeaks founder admitted to one count of conspiracy to obtain and disclose U.S. national defense information. As a result, he is expected to receive a sentence of five years and three months, including time served in Belmarsh Prison. Assange's sentencing is scheduled for June 25. In 2010, WikiLeaks turned to Bitcoin after PayPal cut off its account, following the publication of classified U.S. documents. This move brought Bitcoin into the mainstream, with its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, cautioning against its use by WikiLeaks. Assange's legal battle began in 2019 when he was charged by the Trump administration. The case raised concerns about press freedom and the criminalization of publishing information. Assange's release marks a significant moment in his ongoing saga. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news
