Assange expressed that he is not genuinely free, stating, "I am free today after years of incarceration because I pleaded guilty to journalism, not because the system worked." This statement underscores his belief that true justice has been sacrificed.
He warned that freedom of expression is at a 'dark crossroads,' as he highlighted, 'the treatment I received has a chilling effect on human rights.' This reflects on the wider implications for journalistic freedom.
Addressing the Council of Europe, he said, "Facing a potential 175-year sentence, I eventually chose freedom over unrealisable justice," showcasing the difficult choices faced by those in similar legal predicaments.
He stated, "I pled guilty to seeking information from a source. I pled guilty to obtaining information from a source. And I pled guilty to informing the public what that information was," emphasizing the crucial role of journalism in a democratic society.
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