Assange lamented that his plea deal, while granting him freedom, comes at the expense of his ability to pursue justice and emphasizes the weakness of protections for journalists.
During his speech, Assange stated, 'I am not free today because the system is working. I am free today [after] years of incarceration because I pled guilty to journalism.'
He warned that we are witnessing increased impunity and retaliation against journalists across the world, alongside an alarming trend of self-censorship among the press.
Assange expressed his hope that by sharing his experiences, he could highlight the deficiencies in current legal protections for journalists and give voice to others facing similar battles.
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