LIVE: Julian Assange's team holds press conference in Canberra after plea deal secures his release 

Every member of the press that said nothing and did nothing, will have hunder questions now. Shame on all of you. Sydney AUST.

He did NOTHING WRONG. PRESS TURNED THEIR BACK ON HIM

His crime was exposing other people's crimes.

This man should have never been arrested in the first place!

Where was the Australian government 12 years ago. ???

Julian did nothing more than journalism. The US was frightened, because he did it well without kowtowing to the establishment

Shame on Amerika. Shame on Sweden. Shame on England. Shame on the media who let them do it as they did.

JULIAN ASSANGE IS FREE!!!!!!

assange is a modern day hero

I'm so embarrassed and ashamed of my country 💔 Happy reunion to the Assange family, and so much gratitude for the journalism that Julian has done.

typical shameless reporters

Sincerest apologies to Julian Assange's Legal Team & Wife Stella for the disgraceful behaviour of the Press.

The Assange's atrocity reflects how corrupt American policy have become

Julian Assage came out a hero, the US came out as cowardly!

Surely the jet and recovery should be paid by the US and UK?

It's not a HUGE win; he had to plea deal for something he DIDN'T DO!

No wonder Julian loves Stella. She’s an absolute jewel 💎

Australian gov. Is scandalous in greeting a man they ignored. Julian is the greatest journalist ever

What a rude bunch of reporters😢

All these vulture press people coming out of the woodworks while staying silent for all these years.

IF YOU READ THIS MR ASSANGE, YOU PUT YOUR SELF & YOUR WIFE 1ST MATE, be there just for them & you, you earned it

Julian freedom is our freedom!

JULIAN IS FREE! No Restrictions, No Gag Order! Astounding, Thank You to STELLA & the lawyers especially & ALL Supporters!!! JULIAN YOU ARE LOVED & APPRECIATED, THANK YOU for your Public Service to Humanity, to TRUTH & JOURNALISM!!! Be Well, Sending So Much LOVE💜💜💜🕊️

Best wishes from Poland Julian. We always loved You !

Thank you ,JULIAN. You fought for free speech - we fought for you - a generational hero - thank you thank you thank you . So happy your home - Western Australia 🇦🇺

If you have eyes that can see an have ears that comprehend. This press conference made it very clear that the US ended up buckling knowing that if Julian was allowed to present the facts of his case. Then the whole world would know exactly. What the US government has been up to and even more prove more disclosure. As an American. I’m very sorry for the pain that US has caused Julian his family and his community. There are no words to that convey how awful our government has treated this man. Welcome to Freedom mr. Julian Assange. You are a true hero!

I wonder how much of Julian is left in him. The US took so much from him.

I am so happy he is free. We should hold a parade and honor him as a hero through the streets of every major city in Australia

Julian Assange is free! A hero of all times. Grateful for all he has done. From the Dominican Republic.

Happy for Mr.Assange and his family but it tastes bitter sweet!!

Protect Julian at all costs. Rest and relax now mate. You deserved better.

This was an American disgrace. Civil rights are a thing of the past. Happy for Assange.

Welcome home Julian Assange! ❤

Their power and control was harmed that's why they wanted to throw him away and try to make the world forget about what they have done!!

Yes they should all the time they want. We must leave them in peace. So happy they are all together and safely home.

Glad to see him free.

We want nothing more from Julian but his full recovery in body and spirit. Heal and enjoy life and freedom at last.

The Australian journalists need to respect Julian and stop asking questions about any wrong doing. He fought for our freedom And for the freedom of journalists. They should treat him well and leave him alone till he’s ready to speak to them.

I'm so glad we got him back home..and safe.

We should all push for freedom of the press. Imperative at this time.

Welcome home Julian- you are the perfect example of what a true journalist should be. 🙏

I can't believe it's 12 years since I saw you in at the Supreme court in the UK. Shocking behaviour by the legal system that opened my eyes to the criminality of my own government. Words are not enough to thank you Julian.

Julian had great American lawyers who really really worked for him. Thank you to them. Julian should never have been locked up anywhere from the beginning. Negative media shd also pay him.

Welcome home Julian. We owe you and your family a great debt for what you have endured. You are a hero. A disgrace it took so long.

Julian Assange is on par with the Mandela's of this world ... not broken by tyranny.

Really glad to hear the news that he's back in Australia don't agree with the treatment he received UK and USA should be ashamed

Greetings from Romania to Julian and his family. Yes, you are loved worldwide Julian Assange, your Freedom is our Freedom!

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Stay strong Julian.. You were always innocent and we all know it ! War criminal's must pay for everything including your years in prison

There's been at least 5 Australian prime ministers in Australia since this saga began, and not one of them once spoke out against Julians treatment when they were in office. More than a decade before anything ever happened to help him. Never once did I hear any of our prime ministers lobby the UK government to have him released and returned to Australia.

And the press should have stood up for the truth during Covid too. Come on journalists. Stand up For the truth and freedom of speech.

what is really sickening is that Rudd, Albanese and others who refused to assist him are now basking in the limelight as if it were their doing.

USA so happy that Julian is FREE. This never should have happened Much love for Julian he is a hero❤️❤️❤️❤️

An answer to prayer, strength to Julian Stella and family. 👏🏻🙏🏻

Why am I sensing (and what does it say that) some members of the press are less than impressed/pleased by this turn of events?

People interrupting should be ashamed of themselves. Oh wait I forgot, shame doesn’t exist anymore.

Greetings from México. Keep exposing the real criminals.

Pleased this travesty of justice has come to end.

I wish they wouldn’t talk to the press, they owe them nothing.

Obviously a gaggle of vultures asking questions. Not one question about Juliens well being. How is he doing? How is his health? How is he feeling?

Exposing the truth, no matter how embarassing or how inconvenient, should never be a crime and should never be punished. Julian Assange is a hero, even if perhaps the majority are too sheepish and sychophantically revere even abusive power and authority, to recognize this, or to recognize the importance and merit of allowing the governed to know the truth. Kudos to Stella Assange, John Shipton and all those who struggled valiantly for his freedom, and who celebrate Julian's now long overdue release from unjust detention. I personally, believe that Julian Assange is indeed one of our greatest heros in the struggle against evil, and (personally) feel slightly less wounded and slightly less oppressed, knowing the Julian has finally been freed. Thank you.

In a time of universal deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act. George Orwell

1000th of hugs with love❤❤❤ to the whole family

The truth will set us all free! Bravo Wikileaks!

Investigative journalism is an important, if not essential, element of just and democratic society and acts at its best in the public interest. Those brave enough to defend human rights in such a way contribute at the highest level.

He is loved

Julian Assange is a national hero. Now watch his rise to the top. His words will shake the world and I cannot wait to hear his story. Please, where may I donate to the Assange family?

Very much glad he’s back in Australia, it’s unbelievable how the United States handled this case as a whole, it’s a disgrace to the American constitution and free speech/journalism and set a dangerous precedent. Hopefully in the future countries begin to call out the US on its rights abuses just as they do to Russia and China, like this case and many others. Australia must not be afraid to call America what it is, a train wreck and a disgrace.

Julian is a HERO. I call for statues to be built on every continent for his heroic actions! Americans know what you have done for all of humanity. This will not be something that we just brush under the rug. Julian is INNOCENT. The Same Government trying to charge him, the same people who have threatened his life are the ones he was exposing, and we all know who are now. Republicans and Democrats. We see all of you. Rest easy Julian, we are still going to fight for you! We won't let this be memory holed! Jesus bless you always and in all ways!! Almost 2 decades of punishment for telling the truth!!! NEVER forget this!!

He should have never been tried for speaking & publishing the truth, so happy hes home now with family, you can see the overwhelming response from Stella ,I'm sure there are a lot of very high elites wondering if he going to talk about the other things he knows, I'd love to see an interview with Tucker Carlson

"No one is hated more than he who speaks the truth" ~ Plato. When you have corruption at every level of government only a fool would expect justice.

Glad he is back. Jennifer Robinson is a class act as an attorney.

So happy for Mr Julian Assange 🥳🥳. Have a Lovely, Joyful family reunion! May blessings be great n abundant for you all 🙏🙏🙏

Julian Assange should be left alone and not hunted down by the media to give press conferences everywhere he goes. Besides, there could be various DNAs in place for him to keep quiet on a variety of topics. The media are like vultures and will not leave him alone. Hope all will subdue as time goes by.

His wife deserve the praise for being relentless in the pursuit of Julian's freedom. Thank you Stella. You two are heroes!!❤❤❤

❤ FROM JULIAN AND FAMILY❤ WE ARE PROUD OF YOU🎉🎉🎉 AYUBOWEWA ආයුබෝවේවා FROM SRI LANKA

Italy loves Assange Thank you ❤️

Hugs from cologne germany Julian ❤

I pray he is protected and able to complete his mission

Shame on America! Shame!

The behavior of the press during her conference is an absolute disgrace!

Long life for Julian.

His crime was to shine a light on the behaviour of governments. Basically he embarrassed them. The behaviour of UK & US governments in forcing Mr Assange to endure this 14 year ordeal is truly shameful

Shame on all “journalists” who did not stand up for Julian Assange

Where was this most important press conference held, in a night club?? What was all the seemingly inconsiderate talking and ruckus in the background?

And all the TERRORISTS that have caged and tortured him... run free. With zero accountability! 🎯 Which means NO ONE is "free"... and the tyrants got away with their criminal shenanigans AGAIN... with impunity. 🤬💩💩💩

Sound, disorder and bad manners. Most chaotic press conference! Shame on you for not making a better coverage for your colleague and this extreme moment in history that will never be forgotten! I'm so happy for Julian and I pray that he'll recover!

Numerous reporters have no clue what this means despite being in the room. Shame.

Who are all the rude people making all the noise in the background?

I never thought this day would come, So happy.

Voting time must be coming up!

Trump should apologize to Assange and to the U.S. and to the journalists of the entire world. Right now. And he should promise, and mean it, that his first act as president will be pardons for Julian Assange, Edward Snowden, and every journalist who is being persecuted by the U.S. and U.K. governments.

This make my day ! Happy to see him home. But this is what happens when you speak out the (truth) you get stabbed in the back. They don't want the real truth to get out. All of Australia is now your family, welcome home !

Timing is everything. Why now, after all this time? Why did this take so long?

ASSANGE is hero and a Plea deal with war criminal terrorists says everything.

His poor family went thru so much. His wife very strong woman

To the British Government(s) past and present - thanks for nothing!

To his wife❤❤❤

As a U.S. citizen i am so ashamed of the conduct of our Criminal Government who is very much against Free Speech and very Pro Censorship. i hope and pray that we get new more friendly to the cause, leadership in November...Bless you Mr. Assange for you commitment to free speech and the sacrifices you an yours have had to endure. i hope you never face anything even remotely close to what you have gone through ever again. thank you Sir.

Love is all you need ❤