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Julian Assange: Australian Editor, Publisher, and Activist

WikiLeaks Founder Facing Espionage Charges

Early Life and Career

Julian Paul Assange, born on July 3, 1971, is an Australian editor, publisher, and activist. In 2006, he founded WikiLeaks, a non-profit organization that publishes leaked information and classified media provided by anonymous sources. Assange spent his youth in Australia during the 1980s, moving more than two dozen times due to his family's chaotic lifestyle.

Legal Battles and Imprisonment

Assange is currently facing espionage charges in the United States for violating the Espionage Act of 1917. He is accused of conspiring with former U.S. Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning to obtain and publish classified government documents. In 2019, Assange was arrested in the United Kingdom and has been held in prison since then.

Current Situation and Impending Plea

On Wednesday, Assange is expected to plead guilty to a single charge of violating the Espionage Act. The plea deal will reportedly end his legal battle with the United States but will not prevent him from facing potential charges in other countries. It remains unclear whether or not Assange will be extradited to the United States to face trial.

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