Julian Assange Pleads Guilty to Felony Count of Illegally Obtaining and Publishing Classified Information
WikiLeaks Founder's Agreement Ends 14-Year Legal Battle
Assange to Appeal Extradition Order
Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has agreed to plead guilty on Monday to a single felony count of illegally obtaining and publishing classified information. The plea deal marks the end of a 14-year legal battle for Assange, who was released by a court on the remote US Pacific territory of Saipan on Wednesday.
Assange's guilty plea comes after the London High Court ruled this week that he has the right to appeal his extradition order to the United States. Two British judges are set to decide on Tuesday whether to grant Assange's appeal.
Legal experts are voicing hope and caution after Assange's guilty plea and the High Court's ruling. Some believe that Assange may be extradited to the United States, where he could face further charges. Others hope that the High Court's ruling will allow Assange to remain in the United Kingdom.
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