Breaking news: Assange agrees to plead guilty in exchange for release, ending standoff with U.S.

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS Julian Assange agreed to plead guilty to revealing national secrets in exchange for release from a U.K. prison, ending his standoff with the U.S. Monday, June 24, 2024 7:25 PM ET Barring last-minute snags, the deal would bring to an end a prolonged battle that began after the WikiLeaks founder became alternately celebrated and reviled for revealing state secrets in the 2010s. Read more   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving Breaking News Alerts, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from the Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018