WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has reached a plea deal with the Justice Department in relation to his alleged involvement in a significant US government breach of classified material. According to newly filed federal court documents, Assange has agreed to plead guilty to a felony charge, which will allow him to avoid imprisonment in the United States.
As per the terms of the agreement, prosecutors from the Justice Department will seek a 62-month sentence for Assange, equivalent to the time he has already served in a high-security prison in London while resisting extradition to the US. The plea deal would credit this time served, enabling Assange to immediately return to his native country, Australia.
