Stella Assange Seeks Pardon for Julian After Espionage Plea

Stella Assange, wife of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, announced their intention to seek a pardon following Julian's guilty plea to violating U.S. espionage law. She expressed grave concerns regarding the implications for journalists and national security reporting worldwide.

Stella Assange, the wife of WikiLeaks founder Julian, told Reuters on Tuesday they would seek a pardon after he pleaded guilty to violating U.S. espionage law, saying the prosecution was a "very serious concern" for journalists around the world.

"The fact that there is a guilty plea, under the Espionage Act in relation to obtaining and disclosing National Defence information is obviously a very serious concern for journalists and national security journalists in general," she said.