WikiLeaks' Julian Assange says he pleaded 'guilty to journalism' in order to be freed

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says that he was freed because “I pled guilty to journalism.” In his first public remarks since he was released from prison in June, Assange testified Tuesday to the Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly, which includes lawmakers from 46 European countries, on legal affairs and human rights committee.

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