Julian Assange reunites with wife, family in Australia after being freed

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange landed to an ecstatic welcome in Australia on Wednesday, after pleading guilty to violating U.S. espionage law in a deal that sets him free from a 14-year legal battle.
Assange disembarked from a private jet at Canberra airport, waving to waiting media and cheering supporters before passionately kissing his wife, Stella, and lifting her off the ground. He also embraced his father before entering the terminal building with his legal team.
Assange has not spoken publicly since being released and did not appear at a Wikileaks press conference at a hotel in Canberra, where Stella Assange said it was too soon to say what her husband would do next but that he needed time to recover and “get used to freedom.”
“That is the cherry on top of a very, very handsome birthday cake, that Julian can come home to Australia and see his family regularly and do the ordinary things of life,” said Assange’s father, John Shipton.
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[@julieprince5538]

Julian is guilty of NOTHING but telling the truth!

[@etow8034]

He didn't have to tell anything, he is just the messenger of the information given to him !

[@AbdulAli-ku9he]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mariesamsung7723]

That's RIGHT! He's free, and I'am happy about it!!!

[@blainclatworthy5423]

Western Governments will not allow the truth to be released!

[@carefulconsumer8682]

He's a National Hero.

[@ananke2104]

Suddenly, all the mainstream media remembered him. Where were they all these years while he rotted in prison? What hypocrites and corrupt people .

[@MsElke11]

and maybe now we'll hear more about SETH RICH's murder too

[@soarornor]

Took the words I was about to say. It’s amazing really.

[@robvannNS]

Lamestream media is controlled by the US and UK government. Trust them for the weather and sports score, everything else is suspect.

[@MajorCanada]

You know where they were. Glenn Grewald was fighting for Assange and he was let go, villified, fired, yet he still persists independently. The rest? Not many of the good ones left.

[@joestacey9319]

No kidding !!!

[@stephenowens3687]

What a fantastic wife he has. She never left him, and never gave up.

[@alhill1767]

Maybe she was getting some strange on the side who knows 7 years is a long time

[@jeannebrandon318]

You are sick!!!!

[@annatorres7228]

What’s what a wife supposed to do. When a person loves another one they would do that and more.

[@clairebearie87]

No this is disrespectful. Not that it needs mentioning but she often visited him in those 7 years.

[@cwp2580]

@alhill1767 do something Strange for a little piece of change

[@jessicadubois9945]

His wife deserves so much love. She fought an incredible fight to save her husband and family. 💛

[@clairebearie87]

And his Father very much so

[@cwp2580]

Do u think she stayed loyal while he was locked up?

[@gwyneth7812]

@@cwp2580 I dont doubt it, some dont need sex all the time.

[@gwyneth7812]

She most certainly did; an amazing woman for an amazing man.

[@olivervandebeer7492]

Cry me a river...

[@felicitybalancio3657]

HE SHOULD BE COMPENSATED FOR FALSE IMPRISONMENT !! HE IS TELLING THE TRUTH !!

[@ess1163]

Agree. 100,000 for each year spent in prison.

[@wanggok]

Putin & communist China want him to tell more

[@donnajeffrey660]

Unfortunately that won't happen because he signed papers claiming he is "guilty" which of course as we all know he isn't. Signing those papers in order to gain his freedom was blackmail imho...

[@TheGoddessCaroline]

exactly

[@schrempskynate8944]

I'm sure Netflix or some such company will compensate him for his story.

[@carolmountain8699]

It’s a crime that the US did this to a good man!!!!!

[@Existence-zy4gb]

Not US but Hillary Clinton!

[@wanggok]

good to Putin

[@JamesBond.00.7]

Don’t blame the US for some bad people in the US Look what they doing to Trump and he was the president

[@nondumisokunene9279]

All those who who think the US is a beacon of hope, freedom and justice now must see the US for what it is.

[@wanggok]

@@nondumisokunene9279 what else did Putin tell u

[@ZhekaRusCan]

They stole 7 years of his life. People like Julian are real heroes in the world. Good job Australia for standing up for your citizen.

[@shantishanti1949]

They stole many more than 7 yrs

[@rowdyways4228]

He’s been in prison for 12 years

[@user-zo4mk9iv8c]

​@@rowdyways4228more like 14 years emprisonned for telling the truth to the face of the World.

[@jmdds]

@@rowdyways4228 most of it is of his own doing by hiding in the Colombian embassy from rape charges in Sweden or something.

[@wanggok]

u r Putin's good citizen

[@warrendowd709]

It’s dangerous to be right when your government is wrong.

[@warrendowd709]

And totalitarians like Justin Trudeau would have locked away every Freedom protestors for life if he could have. Freedom is one generation away from totalitarianism.

[@jimdent351]

It's dangerous just telling the truth.

[@joestacey9319]

Well put...

[@3rdandlong]

Well stated. Edward R. Murrow is smiling from above.

[@wanggok]

Putin & communist China r laughing on u

[@AnneCole]

Finally a free man. The man punished for stating the facts as a journalist. We love you Julian. Thank you! Get well.

[@shamrock4500]

He published US defense secrets, not stating facts as you say.

[@realtissaye]

@@shamrock4500 exposing war crimes is true journalism.

[@etow8034]

Journalism is when you have to dig and investigate, Assange merely put out the information that was given to him by someone else ! It is like if your some random person told you some secrets and you told the newspaper the next day and the US Government insinuates that you are guilty ! The US Government has tried this with hundreds if thousands of people already !

[@AhmetTekin101]

China 🇨🇳 still has 1.4 people not free!

[@rhondawentzell6959]

All this misery because he wanted THE TRUTH OUT THERE FOR ALL TO SEE. I want the Clinton crime family JAILED

[@GoodDay-li5wg]

Good on Australia for bringing a truth teller home.

[@wanggok]

Putin & communist China want him to tell more

[@kina7128]

They could've done it sooner, if they wanted to.

[@ktefccre]

​@kina7128 Yeah? Australia and what army? Your army comprised of venomous spiders and muscular kangaroos?

[@andrewmiddleton2445]

The previous right wing evangelical government did nothing for 9 years except kiss trump butt. It took a left leaning government of the people to get him out

[@comebychance]

Good for him, he should have never been jailed in the first place.

[@rachaelvandermolen8936]

Now media wants to talk about him? They all should have been speaking up for him.

[@donnajeffrey660]

The media is bought & paid for, that's why it's imperative that we have people like Julian Assange

[@DRichards705]

Yeah, only a few non mainstream channels on KZbin and other platforms have really talked about him with any regularity. MSM was oddly silent for years. The mouthpieces of the elite say what they are told to say by their owners/donors, I guess.

[@anohacharlesschlosser9305]

Disgusting media

[@mscott316]

Assange is a HERO ❤❤

[@michaelbartholemew4327]

Hold the line!

[@yakidin63]

He's a criminal. Even he admits that by pleading guilty.

[@lsophial]

Poor Julian Assange and his family. They suffered a lot for telling the truth. May God bless him and his family forever!

[@lindag1372]

Jesus suffered for telling the Truth. Our God is Truth. Suffering is part of life and being truthful, especially in a world that lives in darkness and hates truth. Jullian is not unlike many others who suffer for revealing truth. God in His permissive Will allows suffering and I am sure Mr. Assange has no regrets. May God Bless him and his family. ​@@svc2461

[@my3dviews]

@@svc2461 Does it make you feel good to attack people's beliefs, when all they were doing is wanting the best for Assange?

[@Trichka-lp7vm]

It's a Man 🎉

[@Trichka-lp7vm]

This is a man 🎉

[@goji059]

@@svc2461 introspect is for the weak minded, have a nice day

[@delphiniafrey]

Thank you Julian Assange.

[@wanggok]

Thank you fm Putin & communist China too

[@DANCEGARAGEPUNK]

@@wanggok Not a Trump fan then ? ?

[@wanggok]

@@DANCEGARAGEPUNK nor Putin

[@rachelcorrie8928]

When exposing a crime is considered a crime, you are being ruIed by criminaIs.

[@dalilacunha5287]

Absolutely.

[@mickeyandres2651]

Julian you have a remarkable wife, she’s been absolutely amazing throughout this…… So happy for the entire family.

[@jessicadubois9945]

💯

[@liz-iy6zm]

finally the AUSSIES stand up to the US.

[@maryvandeusen5554]

We Americans didn’t do this. It was a few evil people.

[@carmenmccauley585]

You didn't stand up against it. You are complicit.​@@maryvandeusen5554

[@blueskyonrainyday]

That picture of Julian and his wife in embrace brings tears of joy to my eyes .Enjoy your freedom with your family Julian .

[@Mystic_Light]

Admitting guilt under duress to obtain freedom is soul crushing.

[@freidagreenfield6270]

I'm Happy that He's Home Now ❤ but as an American 🇺🇸 I'm ashamed of the current administration 😢 They knew DJT was going to give JA a full pardon 😢 that's probably why they slid it in 4 months before reelection ! Gods Blessings 🙏

[@Mystic_Light]

@freidagreenfield6270 Yeah, many governments are sneaky like that... and they wonder why the people don't trust them. Smh

[@digitaleye1135]

The man is a hero and most people don’t realize what he has done for the average human

[@MsElke11]

and hopefully now the complete dismantling of the OBAMCLINTONSOROS deep state can be unravelled!

[@user-tm2jk9ym4w]

and you do? prove it.

[@LizbethGerow]

@@user-tm2jk9ym4w they made the comment that the man is a hero. Says it all. And so he is....we found out a LOT of stuff that the govt didn't want us to know. Cheers!

[@digitaleye1135]

@@user-tm2jk9ym4w 15 years later if you cant see it you are intellectually and physically blind

[@brandonvladovic4194]

@@user-tm2jk9ym4w Government wanted to silence him, that's evidence enough.

[@gloriamrales-king8606]

It's about time they let this innocent man free!!!

[@wanggok]

Putin & communist China r laughing at u

[@Kevin-bi9nf]

Shame on all those who imprisoned this man .... all the best to Julian

[@ess1163]

America imprisoned him. Mafia government

[@victoireumuhire3384]

True HERO of our generation

[@samirataha9417]

My eyes and my heart are crying happy to see this happen to see Julian Assange Free.

[@RitaCardinal]

Very emotional moment. I'm so happy he can be with his wife and two little boys. I really hope they leave him alone now.

[@PetClipdog]

He paid too much !!!! GOD BLESS him!!!

[@alrent2992]

The truth is priceless! Get that! Truth prevails! The u.s tried to silence him permanently.

[@natashabacevic7599]

He made a history and he will be remembered. Also, he gave a hope to all of us who feel despair in this world.

[@peacenow42]

@@alrent2992 SOME in the US tried to

[@my3dviews]

It's about time that he was released. He committed no crimes and should be compensated for his false imprisonment.

[@islandaerial3414]

Hey Global-ist, good thing you advocated for a fellow journalist. Oh wait... You sat by and did NOTHING SHAME on you!

[@samirataha9417]

So 😢So So happy for him . A World Hero is a Free man.

[@ChristisLOVE737]

He should have never been punished. But praise God he is out!

[@tikmuzika]

Thanks Julian's parents for raising true human being...a HERO

[@margaret206528]

May God bless this hero of journalism and his family!!!!

[@evelynacido8951]

Its been that long,I am happy for you Mr. Assange your family welcomes you home,God bless you.

[@starlightspiritmedium]

Being forced to admit guilt when your innocent is wrong . Abolish these disgusting coersive tactics by bullies

[@freidagreenfield6270]

Unfortunately, This Current Administration has done the same thing to All the Many Whistle blowers, Who came forward & Swore to tell Truth 🔨 on National tv 🥺 We've Never Seen Again 😢 All Honorable Men 💔 with Families. They were probably forced to sign letters to shut them up too 😢 It's Beyond Sad, What has been Happening during the Last 4 Years 😢💔😢

[@emf49]

If only all journalists had the courage of this man. We need more men and women willing to speak the truth and not back down. So happy for Julian Assange and his family.

[@heartsofsource1111]

Protect that man, his family & all who help/ed & support/ed him & the absolute truth. ❤

[@hatemabdu6268]

In this world there is no space for honest people

[@thesb2836]

sad reality

[@redpat8832]

We love you, Julian! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@shariffahalsagoff4440]

Revealing the TRUTH shud never be criminalized !!!.

[@olivervandebeer7492]

True.. Now he can do Australia and what crime the Gov has done.. He's lucky the US didn't put him to death like the Rosenberg....He's a spy.

[@margaritadonoso8830]

A real hero. Thank you Julian. We love you. Now enjoy your family and your brave wife. Couple of heores

[@mariesamsung7723]

Was für ein lang ersehnter Tag! Ich wünsche ihm und seiner Familie alles erdenklich gute, und vor allem Ruhe und Familienleben!

[@jagwa95]

We are so proud of you for speaking the truth because it doesn’t matter anymore today this world has gone mad

[@sylviannebertrand7456]

Yeeeess ! Be happy❤ Julian Assange ❤with your family and FREE !

[@lokin4truth]

God bless this brave man for speaking the truth....his sacrific must never be firgotten!

[@joannevardakis873]

Made my day. Happy u r home.❤❤❤❤❤👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@hannahrosa5485]

PLEASE KEEP HIM SAFE AND AWAY FROM ANY polonium LASED TEA. WELCOME HOME.

[@kennethfallas4302]

It’s great to know you agreed to tell the USA whatever they want to hear in order to go free ! You are a HERO of democracy ! We know you did not mean to say you are guilty , we know you are not guilty of anything ! The USA is the guilty one , they are an embarrassment to Democracy!

[@darlenepassons72]

As a US citizen I totally agree. This man is what a true journalist is. Punished bc he told the whole truth that embarrassed political cowards. God bless Stella and children. Julian must rest, get his life back, and know how much he is respected and loved around the world.

[@bellaellis2813]

I am a 73 year old American Woman... Happiest event in my lifetime ...JULIAN YOU ARE A HERO OF MINE ...MY GOODNESS YOU ARE A FREE MAN ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Woodstock53]

Yes the REGIME in my America is corrupt!!!! When Trump enters White house HE will exonerate him

[@gregjackson-ks1gh]

But let's thank the American soldiers who died for freedom around the world. God bless them and America. We will never forget their sacrifice.

[@gilgilbertmcelroy6608]

A true HERO with a powerful beautiful wife & millions of grateful supporters. Yea Ecuador & Australia!

[@dn-re7xf]

The process is the punishment.Expose corruption and you will pay dearly . I hope he can have a long happy,blessed rest of his life.

[@cindyadkins135]

God bless Julian and his family.

[@blkohlman]

So happy for him snd his family. Never thought I’d see this day, actually. 👏

[@TheGoddessCaroline]

The world needs many Julian Assange. I'm happy for him to finally see his family and children.

[@MARYBOORMAN]

TEARS OF JOY HERE IN CANADA - Tears of bloody joy! GOD BLESS THE ASSANGES! Long life and a joyful journey ongoing! NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WIN FOR THIS PRECIOUS HUMAN BEING!!!

[@dia3375]

Congratulations!!!!! Finally! Tears up my eyes

[@shawnmendrek3544]

I teared up too. Love this man and the family that made him who he is today.

[@zubaidaali7485]

Thank GOD he is free.Justice for him.❤

[@sandrakisch3600]

So happy for Julian and family. Prayers were answered. ❤❤

[@luluwewa1130]

Julian Assange deserves being given Nobel Prize for Peace !

[@marilynmesange1610]

Wonderful, best news of the decade .

[@mathewwright4129]

A lot of hard work by a lot of good people achieved this. Thank you!

[@amird5411]

So much respect for this man! He went thru so much. 👍👍👍

[@jjmail1971]

Reading the amount of positive reactions to this embiggens my soul. Also he should be asking the press what the heck, you ignored me for all those years until now, go pound sand.

[@ess1163]

Welcome Home. Many Americans stood by you the whole time. ❤❤❤❤❤please rest and recover.

[@lucialadrillo3589]

A big victory for journalism, for those who seeks for truth, 💛🙏🏻💛

[@cynthiafrawley3451]

Enjoy your family thank you Julian

[@hjisagirl]

I’m happy for him. What a horrible 14 years for him and his loved ones.

[@therese2367]

JULIAN!!! I CAN'T BOLEIVE YOU ARE FRRED I NEVER THOUGHT I WILL SEE THAT DAY!!! FROM CANADA I LEAVE ALON I WILL BE CELEBRATING YOURE FREEDOM. BIGG HUGG TO YOU AND ALL THOSE WHO ARE CELEBRATING YOUR👍👍👍✌✌🤞🤞 FREEDOM❤❤🇨🇦🇨🇦😁ENJOY!!!!

[@deoneforpeace]

Sooo Fantastic.....THANK YOUUUU 💖

[@stacy3531]

Blessings & gratitude to you Mr. Assange 💕. In this American’s heart & mind, you are a hero!

[@mw3516405]

Congratulations 🎉

[@babue8918]

❤ bravo et merci M. Assange 🇨🇵

[@emilyanthony7138]

Julian Assange a hero. A brave honest man. May God bless and protect Julian Assange ❤❤

[@jimdent351]

They made him plea guilty so he couldn't sue. Shame!

[@steveplc2003]

Those responsible for his imprisonment should be interrogated for 14 years.

[@ChelseaChesson]

Julian you are a hero for telling the truth. God bless you and your family.

[@Hanselito]

His wife is a warrior worth gold congratulations! be very very careful this was not for free. Blessings

[@paulat6129]

VICTORY AT LAST GOOD ON HIM FINALLY FREE A MAN THAT SHOULD NEVER OF BEEN FORCED INTO JAIL FOR TELLING THE TRUTH

[@user-uh6lk4tr7s]

Thank you Jesus! We are with you Julian!

[@angelinaperfumes]

So emotional!! God bless you Julian!! ❤❤❤❤

[@angelinaperfumes]

So happy for you Julian, hero!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SisterKate13]

Sending peace & healing to you all.

[@hassandehkhodaeidehaghi3732]

I praise you Mr Assange. You are an international HERO. 🌿

[@kumarpeirson5187]

We are all Assange! Well, many of us... 🙋‍♂🙋❤ Good news.

[@Badakhsh1984]

A true Hero. Thank you for bringing the truth up 🙏

[@independentthinker9113]

It's about time!

[@Mafusi1961]

Finals he is free! I signed so many petitions to free him, and I could not believe it yesterday when I heart that Assange is free! For me he is a real heroe! I will drink a glass of Champaign for his coming home! EVVIVA LA LIBERTÀ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mariajenner5486]

What an incredibld man and woman Lot of respect

[@aliasif8498]

Global Hero...there hasn't been anybody like him before...

[@carmenmccauley585]

A strong and moral man.

[@jimblack8027]

So glad to see the end of this saga. All the best to Julian and his incredible wife.

[@karenjobagy5822]

This is not the end,but it may be the end of the beginning.

[@GinaTaglioli-vi5pn]

Hurray for FREEDOM for JULIAN!! FREE SPEECH IS A HUMAN NECESSITY in 2024 & BEYOND!!

[@orighomisandediare4990]

I am so relieved he can now see his family. So happy to see this day finally arrive 🎉🎉🎉

[@LionelIssara]

Never give up Well done

[@rge9857]

Respect.

[@mayabreathe]

This is wonderful!!! I'm so sorry you lost all these years.❤

[@patriciastewart1854]

Thank you, Julian! Thanks Australia!

[@jeanf8998]

Great reunion ❤

[@AntStepp]

Assange is a hero!!!!

[@cleverchimp499]

🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Congratulations to Julian and family

[@leggiemeggie5837]

After so many years of protesting for his release, it brings great joy to finally see them reunited.