Julian Assange says he broke US law by encouraging classified leaks, but says the law violates free-speech rights

Julian Assange says he broke US law by encouraging classified leaks, but says the law violates free-speech rights

ByThe Associated Press

June 25, 2024, 8:23 PM

SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands -- Julian Assange says he broke US law by encouraging classified leaks, but says the law violates free-speech rights.

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