Stella Assange Seeks Pardon for Julian After Espionage Plea
Stella Assange, wife of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, announced their intention to seek a pardon following Julian's guilty plea to violating U.S. espionage law. She expressed grave concerns regarding the implications for journalists and national security reporting worldwide.
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Stella Assange, the wife of WikiLeaks founder Julian, told Reuters on Tuesday they would seek a pardon after he pleaded guilty to violating U.S. espionage law, saying the prosecution was a "very serious concern" for journalists around the world.
"The fact that there is a guilty plea, under the Espionage Act in relation to obtaining and disclosing National Defence information is obviously a very serious concern for journalists and national security journalists in general," she said.
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