Julian Assange’s release is still a lose-lose for press freedom

The Wikileaks founder will plead guilty to violating the Espionage Act for publishing leaks about the Iraq War.

by Ellen Ioanes

Jun 25, 2024, 10:55 PM UTC

WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Makes Court Appearance in Saipan

Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter unjustly detained in Russia, who the US has struggled to free.

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