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Julian Assange granted bail after striking plea deal with US: Set to return to Australia

Julian Assange has reportedly been granted bail after reaching a plea deal with the US justice department. He was released from Belmarsh maximum security prison and is said to be on his way to Saipan before returning to Australia. This agreement comes after Australian officials requested the US president, Joe Biden, to drop the prosecution of Assange. Assange was indicted during the Trump administration for the mass release of classified US documents by , a former US military intelligence analyst. Assange's release marks a significant development in his legal battle and paves the way for his return to Australia.

What is the reported outcome of Julian Assange's plea deal with the US justice department?

Assange was reportedly released from Belmarsh maximum security prison and is on his way to Saipan ahead of release and return to Australia.

What did US president Joe Biden say regarding Assange's case?

Joe Biden said he was considering a request from Australia to drop the US push to prosecute Assange.

When was Julian Assange indicted?

Assange was indicted during the former president Donald Trump’s administration over WikiLeaks’ mass release of secret US documents.