Julian Assange is a free man after a plea deal ended years of legal drama for the WikiLeaks founder, who had long been wanted for revealing US state secrets.
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00:00Today is a historic day. It brings to an end 14 years of legal battles. And finally, after
00:2514 years of legal battles, Julian Assange can go home a free man. This also brings to
00:31an end a case which has been recognised as the greatest threat to the First Amendment
00:37in the 21st century. So it is a huge relief to Julian Assange, to his family, to his friends,
00:43to his supporters, and to us, and to everyone who believes in free speech around the world,
00:48that he can now return home to Australia and be reunited with his family.
00:55What do you think about the Bonnie and Gilkerman shirt? Bonnie and Gilkerman.
00:59What's your message to journalists around the world who say that Julian Assange needs justice is served?
01:09Bonnie and Gilkerman.
01:12Can I give you one shirt, sister? Can I give you one of our shirts, please, please?
01:16What do you say to those who still think you're a hero, Mr Assange?
01:18Move out of the way.
01:20Go south.
01:23What do you think of that man's beard, sir?
01:26How many in this one?
01:28Mr Assange, could you wave your hand, please?
01:35Guys, move back, move back.
01:37We're taking this moment to celebrate the release of Julian, and even though we're sad that he's
01:45been treated so badly, we're just so happy that this is coming to an end for Julian.
02:15Thank you.