Opinion

Sorry, but Julian Assange’s Plea Deal Still Threatens Free Speech

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The Assange case might finally be over, but lingering questions remain about the future of free speech in the United States.

Seth Stern
Seth Stern
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange walks to board a plane at a location given as London, Britain, in this still image from video released June 25, 2024.
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