Over the years there’s been far more focus on Assange himself than on the documents he posted to Wikileaks. Journalists surface information they want the general public to know and react to. They don’t strike me as fame seekers for their own ego. It’s a shame we’ve talked more about his actions, the U.S. response, and his time hiding out than the classified info he surfaced. I suppose this post perpetuates the complaint more than anything else.
Live updates: Julian Assange pleads guilty to espionage charge, ending years of legal deadlock
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange pleads guilty to espionage in a deal with the United States that will free him and send him to Australia. Follow live updates.
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