Julian Assange's Case and the Fight Against Imperialist War
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Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, is currently engaged in negotiations with the US Justice Department regarding a potential plea deal. The department is seeking to charge Assange with 18 counts, 17 of which fall under the Espionage Act of 1917. If convicted, Assange could face up to 175 years in prison. The plea deal being discussed would involve a reduction in charges in exchange for a guilty plea, potentially on a charge related to mishandling classified documents. The talks are still ongoing and would require approval at the highest levels of the Justice Department. Assange's legal team has not been given any indication that the department intends to resolve the case .
If a deal is reached, Assange could potentially enter a guilty plea remotely, without having to physically app...
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