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Emotional homecoming for WikiLeaks’ Assange, but supporters say free speech under threat


Emotional homecoming for WikiLeaks’ Assange, but supporters say free speech under threat
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrived in his home country of Australia a free man Wednesday – after agreeing to a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors over espionage charges. The deal ends an extraordinary 14-year legal odyssey. Supporters of Assange welcomed his release but say the prosecution sets a dangerous precedent for press freedom. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.

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