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Julian Assange Leaves Prison After Striking U.S. Plea Deal

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The WikiLeaks founder is expected to plead guilty to a single felony count of violating the Espionage Act under the terms of the agreement.

AJ McDougall
AJ McDougall 

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Julian Assange boarding a plane and departing the U.K. after striking a deal with U.S. prosecutors.
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AJ McDougall

AJ McDougall

Breaking News Reporter

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