Julian Assange Arrives in Saipan for Court Hearing and Expected Guilty Plea Deal

Julian Assange has arrived in Saipan for a court hearing where he is expected to enter a guilty plea as part of a deal with the US justice department. The WikiLeaks founder's plane landed more than two hours before the scheduled start of the plea hearing. Assange is anticipated to admit to a felony related to publishing US military secrets, but the deal will allow him to return to his home country of Australia without facing prison time in America. This comes after years of legal battles, including time spent in jail in the UK while fighting extradition to the US.

Julian Assange Accepts Plea Deal and Arrives at Saipan Court with Former Australian Prime Minister

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrived at a court in Saipan accompanied by former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. Assange has agreed to a plea deal that will allow him to return to Australia as a free man. The Guardian reported on the journey from the plea deal to his eventual freedom. Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles commented on former US Vice President Mike Pence's call for Assange to be prosecuted, highlighting Assange's years of incarceration as a key point. The developments in Assange's case continue to unfold.

Australian MP Defends Julian Assange’s Decision to Take US Plea Deal

An Australian Member of Parliament is urging people not to judge Julian Assange for potentially accepting a plea deal from the United States. The MP emphasized that enough is enough and expressed concerns about Assange's fragile health. Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has been facing legal battles and extradition requests for years. The MP's comments highlight the need for compassion and understanding towards Assange's situation.

Man extradited from Victoria to face charges of kidnapping and sexual assault in Sydney

A 29-year-old man has been extradited from Victoria to New South Wales after allegedly drugging and kidnapping a woman in Sydney. The man is accused of sexually assaulting the woman, taking photos of the assault, and then attempting to extort $300,000 from her in exchange for not releasing the images. He was arrested in Oakleigh East, Melbourne, and is set to face court in Sydney.