WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange pleads guilty to U.S. charges in deal to gain freedom
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, a brave whistleblower to his allies and a national security threat to his critics, is on the verge of being a free man. Assange is pleading guilty and will be sentenced to time served, allowing him to return to his native Australia. Nick Schifrin reports and has two views on the plea deal from Jamil Jaffer and Trevor Timm. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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