"I Pled Guilty to Journalism": WikiLeaks' Julian Assange Speaks Publicly After Prison Release

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@ungratefulninja4535 Ай бұрын

Journalists with moral integrity are the true heroes of our time.✌🏾💚

@ChrisInAVan Ай бұрын

Give me a break. Assange deliberately release intel on Democrats and kept the Republican info hidden for Russia.

@flixfan1 Ай бұрын

Was it moral integrity when Assange coordinated with Donald Trump Jr. to release Russian intel to distract from the Access Hollywood tapes? Or when he took money from Putin to host a show on his propaganda network? What a fraud.

@KindaLikeWater Ай бұрын

Yes indeed. And of every time.

@Tom-nz5te Ай бұрын

RIP JAMAL KHASHOGGI

@shaynagonzales7692 Ай бұрын

For a country that loves to yell free speech from the rooftops, they sure don’t like it when you free speech the shit they are doing wrong

@aminamangera4871 Ай бұрын

US are muzzling all independent journalism across the world, they have done that with African Stream, RT. And many others. They only want they docile client journalists spewing out their lies

@Tom-nz5te Ай бұрын

If only more people realized

@ianoliver3130 Ай бұрын

Why can't I get Al Jazeera news on my TV since last Tuesday? Has it been shut down?

@aminamangera4871 Ай бұрын

@@ianoliver3130 I can get it on free view on 251 but it says Data channel and you press it then s reen goes dark then it loads the programme. It takes awhile and obviously done to disrupt viewers. Others say their screen say you are not connected to the Internet. But you can still get it on your phone and other devices or by using a firestick.

@aminamangera4871 Ай бұрын

@@ianoliver3130 we should all put in complaints to Free view.

@Antrunu Ай бұрын

A free and innocent man...An example of journalistic honesty✨

@flixfan1 Ай бұрын

Was it "journalistic honesty" when Assange was paid by the Kremlin to host a show on their propaganda network?

@sujimayne Ай бұрын

He is not free. He is gagged from seeking and telling information of his detainment and much more as part of the plea deal.

@anxiouscucumber9 Ай бұрын

This man is already a legend, while still alive ❤ what a price to pay for fighting for truth.. i wish him only happiness and good health and healing, going forward ❤

@TerrorTerros Ай бұрын

Delighted to be able see and hear him again. A much needed voice

@flixfan1 Ай бұрын

The dude is a traitor. He was literally on Putin's payroll when he hosted a show on a murderous dictator's propaganda network. Only a low life would even think of doing that.

@fokana1 Ай бұрын

"To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize."

@Jojothegodofrandom Ай бұрын

I guess mentally challenged children rule over me cause it’s rude to insult them in public

@apolloforabetterfuture4814 Ай бұрын

I hope Julian knows people all around the world admire him for his bravery and sacrifice. Repeal the espionage act, make America actually have a free press.

@tjnaz Ай бұрын

watched the whole thing. extremely happy to see him sharp as ever. he maybe tired but his intellect is as intact as ever. he’s much needed at these tumultuous times. welcome back, mr. assange 💪

@gabrielmaroto18 Ай бұрын

Free speech now! Free speech tomorrow! Free speech forever!

@adairjanney7109 Ай бұрын

unless its hate speech RIGHT

@gabrielmaroto18 Ай бұрын

@@adairjanney7109 I may not agree with what you say, but I will fight like hell for your right to say it and free speech does not mean freedom from consequences of said speech.

@simplyfrancois Ай бұрын

@@gabrielmaroto18That quote does not cover hate speech.

@opeeate Ай бұрын

@@simplyfrancoiswho decides what hate speech is?

@alee3079 Ай бұрын

They tried to torture him to death, mentally, physically, but finally, he was freed. Not before having to plead guilty to espionage. It was the only way he could get free. As he says, guilty of journalism.

@timgeist1574 Ай бұрын

Bull shit, Assange got people killed, imho.

@LuckY-e5l6s Ай бұрын

Incorrect. They didn't try to torture him. They did torture him. 5 years in solitary confinement alone locked in a small cold tiny cell 23 hours a day every day for 5 long years IS TORTURE. He may now suffer from PTSD a mental health disorder they killed his mind and spirit he suffered a stroke he may now suffer panic attacks depression and anxiety and suicide ideas we don't know what they have done to him.

@ianoliver3130 Ай бұрын

Yet, still he refuses to "love Big Brother".

@carljensen5730 Ай бұрын

Julian Assange will go down in history as a hero who fought for the rights of all of us.

@ThatOpalGuy Ай бұрын

Trump voter?

@Sihvonen21 Ай бұрын

@@ThatOpalGuy What does that have to do with Julian?

@Ruth-t1h Ай бұрын

Soooo lovely to see Mr.Julian Assange getting healthier and protected from evil people. I wish this hero and his lovely wife and children be surrounded only by love, security, safety and a long lovely life together.

@Sundancer09 Ай бұрын

Shame on America and the UK for their despicable treatment of Julian Assange. It's no way to treat a champion of truth.

@elijahmiller912 Ай бұрын

Only the us was after him and the uk helped. Don't accuse the 33 other American countries.

@karensayer3089 Ай бұрын

And Australia.

@Plethorality Ай бұрын

@@karensayer3089i am very happy to have him home. But it took too long.

@opeeate Ай бұрын

@@karensayer3089 yes, our government didn't help Julian at all. it's so good he's home.

@shaynagonzales7692 Ай бұрын

Happy Julian Assange is free 👏🏽Edward Snowden should be hailed as a hero not hiding out for the rest of his life

@flixfan1 Ай бұрын

Was he a hero when he worked for RT, Putin's propaganda network? Or when he directly coordinated with Donald Trump Jr. to release Russian intel to distract from the Access Hollywood tapes? Whether it's Putin or Trump, Assange is a right wing shill.

@roselipton2113 Ай бұрын

❤God bless you

@binniparis8024 Ай бұрын

You are on the right side of history - bless you and your courage and your comrades who fought for you. Xx

@jesseallan3886 Ай бұрын

Julian Assange is a hero for exposing American war crimes. I am glad to see you finally home and free. ✌️

@Plethorality Ай бұрын

We are thrilled to have him home.

@elitroc2510 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Mr Assange!

@cryptosunflower840 Ай бұрын

Wow. This was so brave and ethical. ❤

@screechingwind114 Ай бұрын

Yes in a World where Truth is Punished...Leaders can Lie all they want , nothing happens.

@Juniper122 Ай бұрын

It’s crazy to see him actually present instead of on the TV screen remote

@arifsami3759 Ай бұрын

Always speak truth to power. Never give up. Kudos to Julian Assange.

@epgarokco Ай бұрын

being able to question authority is our greatest power. thank you, Assange.

@ZeroGods4595 Ай бұрын

We salute Julian Assange!!!! My country, the US, is evil😢

@kaypee4704 Ай бұрын

Yep, since WW II…..MIC has been active…..

@helenswan705 Ай бұрын

oh you are not the only ones. Even here in measly little UK, we are jailing oil protestors and saying they cannot explain their reasons in court. Plenty of countries murder or imprison journalists. Egypt would be a good example. Will they never learn, these are the red flags of dictatorship, and it will never work. It may be slow, generations slow, but we will win.

@sarahgirard1405 Ай бұрын

@@kaypee4704MIC?

@Gregemio Ай бұрын

Just dont vote for Trump. He is the one who pushed to charge him. Trump is evil & if you let him in, he will doom us all.

@scottmarsh2991 Ай бұрын

I ain’t mad at you-but that’s a sweeping generalization! Plutocracy and militarism are the enemies of all people.

@Seekthetruth3000 Ай бұрын

He is describing the mainstream news media in the US and beyond!

@adventurebabyboomer7318 Ай бұрын

Glad you are free now Julian.

@DwainDwight Ай бұрын

a real man. respect. 💙💙💙

@MKhookz09158 Ай бұрын

welcome back 👏🏽JA🙏🏽✌🏽✊🏽

@siraaeynoor Ай бұрын

Hats off to Julian and Stella Assange

@foppo100 Ай бұрын

I just can't understand why the British Police dragged him out and threw him in Jail.Have we become so much of a puppet of the US that we haven't got any guts anymore to stand up for justice?

@rohanmarkjay Ай бұрын

I recall only one time that Britain refused to be a puppet that was back in the 1960s. When the then UK Govt decided to not send British Troops to Vietnam in support of the U.S. for once listening to the British public in the 1960s to not send British troops to Vietnam. Vietnam was a very unpopular war with the public in Canada, US, Europe, Australia and the UK at the time. Other than that rare occasion. Like rest of Europe more or less they do whatever U.S. says. I think there is a word for it its called Empire. U.S. has an Empire and UK and Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand along with Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and Phillipines are under it. British had an Empire once too although more direct rule. U.S. prefers a more informal indirect rule Empire. Either way history proves Empire's are not good for individual freedom and human rights. Just ask the people of India regarding the British Empire in their country?

@greetandries99 Ай бұрын

Run by zio nazis as well

@ronstephen-wy4ib Ай бұрын

Absolutely yes.

@peterswires8439 Ай бұрын

We've been the 51st state for as long as I can remember.

@EileenStafford-sc3hn Ай бұрын

Well said

@StateOfPurgatory Ай бұрын

My hero I am weeping for two reasons 1) for the torture he went trough 2) for his freedom

@delzoid Ай бұрын

"When exposing a crime is treated as committing a crime, you are being ruled by criminals." ~ Edward Snowden

@JessePeck-n1u Ай бұрын

Welcome back to the world Sir

@stephanieking4444 Ай бұрын

This is a man who committed no crime. As he said, he is only guilty of journalism. But he was detained in a high security prison for years and it nearly broke him. You can hear that in his voice. Incredible international pressure had to be applied to set him free. When freedom came at long last, it was with the condition of agreeing to never investigate his own incarceration. Materials relating to his time at Belmarsh are denied him. What world do we live in? Julian is a famous person. In his unjust plight, his fame was of some help. How many nobodys are being treated like he has been?

@terri6854 Ай бұрын

Didn't he also expose the identities of intelligence workers and put their lives at risk?

@kennycube5126 Ай бұрын

@@terri6854They tried to claim that, but no one got hurt so it doesn't really matter. He did expose lots of war crimes by US soldiers and lots of corruption and scum b@g behaviour by the US regime.

@yoliewalker4582 Ай бұрын

YOU TOLD the TRUTH and WE ALL HAVE the RIGHT TO THIS KNOWLEDGE ITS OUR AMERICAN RIGHT and EVERYONE ELSE WE the WORLD THANK YOU NOW 🌹

@laurafalciani6353 Ай бұрын

It is so emotional to hear Assange's beautiful voice and see him alive. I cry for what he has gone through. Bless him,Stella and his children.

@n3d_ludd379 Ай бұрын

A hero who deserves his place in heaven.

@BIPDSHAWAII Ай бұрын

God bless Julian and Stella. I only hope they can experience peace , comfort and joy for the remainder of their lives. They've suffered too much. We global citizens must continue to fight censorship in the name of truth , freedom and justice.

@akashtilokani2000 Ай бұрын

Happy to see him !

@ignmorales Ай бұрын

Whistleblowers of the world unite and take over.

@flixfan1 Ай бұрын

He worked for Putin. That's not hyperbole. He literally had a show the Kremlin's propaganda network, RT.

@surfinmuso37 Ай бұрын

Australia just jailed one for 6 years for exposing war crimes

@bigdaz7272 Ай бұрын

Living Legend. A genuine Hero of our Times. A simple Man who stood strong against the Worlds most Evil Empire and survived all that its corrupt servants threw at him. A man of such honour, integrity and strength few of us will ever attain, Its hard to put into words the deepest level of respect i have for this man, literally brings me to Tears :)

@terri6854 Ай бұрын

Didn't he also expose the identities of intelligence workers and put their lives at risk?

@bigdaz7272 Ай бұрын

@@terri6854 No thats just the shite Pompeo spouted to try and justify assassinating him, zero evidence was ever shown to prove anybody was harmed whatsoever.

@the-ambivalent-orthographer Ай бұрын

Fair play to Julian Assange - still not afraid to show his defiance, and came straight out and said it in his first address to the public. Absolute legend. Stella is an absolute gem too.

@paulsaid1365 Ай бұрын

A real journalist one of the few

@dorothycutler5539 Ай бұрын

Glad he is home

@TrevorTrove Ай бұрын

It's refreshing to see him free. Hopefully he can enjoy his freedom for a while without putting it on the line for the rest of us. A true hero in every sense of the word.

@jjiacobucci Ай бұрын

So many sites not allowing comments on this event. Happy to find your site that allows free speech

@ronstephen-wy4ib Ай бұрын

YT censorship is still present but the site admins don't censor anything that isn't a personal attack or calls for violence.

@delzoid Ай бұрын

"We are rapidly approaching an era where people vs government becomes a worldwide phenomenon." ~ John McAfee

@ronstephen-wy4ib Ай бұрын

John did not commit suicide. Those who killed him walk away with impunity, and probably promotions.

@DoraDove-ul5fv Ай бұрын

THE HERO 🌠 (Julian Assange) THE STAR 💫 hope you doing well

@jasonbrambach6957 Ай бұрын

Julian: a Jewel from which comes so much light. “The truth, no matter how painful, is beautiful. Terrance Fitz-Henry

@nyx1712 Ай бұрын

I wish Assange's fellow Australian, John Pilger ~ could have lived to see Julian's release and first public speech... 🔥🌹💖

@zombiehampster1397 Ай бұрын

I admire his sheer will to live in the face of a very grim future. Dystopian is a better word maybe. Assange deserves his freedom and his sacrifice, intentional or not, is incredible. But who will give him back his time?

@silvercat3243 Ай бұрын

Assange = Hero

@Dan.50 Ай бұрын

And the world wide MSM hung him out to dry.

@4312caviar Ай бұрын

LEGEND 👑

@YesItsReallyKeith Ай бұрын

stay strong and stay safe Julian and just live your life in peace now and regain your health and time lost!! You did what was necessary and you did good to the world !! god speed !

@pao6097 Ай бұрын

God bless and keep Julian Assange always…

@longshank59 Ай бұрын

Here's hoping that more Independent Media covers this speech. What a strong, beautiful man. Showing more integrity than most talking head PROPAGANDIST

@almamunoz5276 Ай бұрын

Shame on my country of the USA. Julian you have done nothing wrong; but tell the truth.

@googoo554 Ай бұрын

Thank you. Julian is a true hero, and should never have been imprisoned. They now need to free Reiner Fuellmich. Wishing you all peace, love and happiness..

@R2_D3 Ай бұрын

I wouldn't call exposing war crimes, espionage, I'd call it, civic duty!

@samirataha9417 Ай бұрын

Love you Hero Jillian Assange.

@elvisiscat Ай бұрын

You are so loved & appreciated, Julian. Thank you deeply for your great sacrifice & immeasurable service to humanity, dear Brother. May your efforts & integrity only serve to empower journalistic voices and those who stand up for truth & justice.🥲✊❤️

@bobsanborn2395 Ай бұрын

Legalize Journalism

@ronstephen-wy4ib Ай бұрын

And speech.

@Plethorality Ай бұрын

So happy to have him back home!

@samirataha9417 Ай бұрын

You was never away of my thoughts , following news about you ,and never stop pray for you .I believe thousands of people were like me care about you and about your case.

@davehshs651 Ай бұрын

I am ashamed of the way that my country, the U.S., has treated this man for revealing crimes commited by the U.S.

@BenBrandley Ай бұрын

It’s a disgrace that this only got a 7 minute video.

@mohamadsami7131 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this!

@sdeshera Ай бұрын

YES! JULIAN❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@marlisilva6893 Ай бұрын

A man that fought an Empire.

@StateOfPurgatory Ай бұрын

My hero academia

@India-go6he Ай бұрын

From 🇨🇦 with thanks for your courageous journalism. I wish we could do more than "thank you." Unfortunately, the darkness that continues to descend on what we've always believed to be our democratic rights and freedoms, is something that the majority of global citizens have yet to come to terms with. Please be safe. You have fought the fight, now the rest of us must now decide which side of history do we stand.

@jeanettecoleman-mz7ie Ай бұрын

An all round emotional battle for Julian, & Stella, Anger at what robbed him of years locked in a (Dungeon) as Julian referred to Belmarsh, looking back at videos of Julian before being Incarcerated for being a JOURNALIST, knowledge of how the CIA was going to ASSASINATE him, his family was not safe, the utter hell that man has been through, I would become a Hermit, faraway from the dangers of mankind! Keep well Julian❤

@hannaelfar1816 Ай бұрын

Journalism doesn’t exist anymore, if this is how we treat people from telling the truth……Free Press ❤

@publicutility Ай бұрын

Corporate media is NOT journalism.

@myrtillesm3532 Ай бұрын

💝peace, respect, Julian Assange 💝

@TheColleenDabeanShow Ай бұрын

Not all heroes wear capes.

@edwardgumieniak5662 Ай бұрын

Julian ❤❤❤

@ramstrong1961 Ай бұрын

Due Dissidence Julian Assange to testify about his political imprisonment

@user-jm10 Ай бұрын

The Nelson Mandela of journalism. His unwavering commitment to uncovering the truth coupled with his dedication to transparency and accountability in the media world has set a new standard for journalistic integrity and courage. 🕊️🌍✨

@tevinchidester9681 Ай бұрын

He is back and I am both hateful to USA GB France Germany et all who tried to silence Julian's Truth telling and so very relieved he is free.

@ianoliver3130 Ай бұрын

Please remind me again. Which British politicians kept calling out for his extradition to the US for trial?

@nanalulu1293 Ай бұрын

That is American law , who put innocent person like Assang in prison for no reason , only because he exposed the American crimes around world we all proud of him , wish him a good health and peace ❤️❤️😘😘✌️✌️

@publicutility Ай бұрын

UK too. Sweden was complicit. Took a long time for Australian power to act, act! Literally all corporate media talking heads are propagandists first.

@sand..7616 Ай бұрын

Dear Julian Assange, as a human with moral and ethical questions, a reverted to Islam I will let you know that I never will forget, what you have done for us to show us the truth on earth. May God/Allah swt bless you, will safe your life and gives you always the knowledge and understanding of human being’s. Allahumma Amin

@TheGladeGirl Ай бұрын

Best Wishes to JULIAN ASSANGE a true hero. Oh how wonderful if our Australian Leaders could measure up to this man’s integrity.

@UnMarcianoEnSaturno Ай бұрын

Stella is just amazing. Without her... nothing... all my respect for both. I wish you the best. I'm sorry 4 your kids. I wish you all a happy life!!

@bimmjim Ай бұрын

14 years ago, writing about Assange, I coined the terms "Information Wars" and "Mind Viruses."

@josephineo2612 Ай бұрын

Wish him well

@mpmcruz Ай бұрын

One of the greatest legends of 21th century

@Ibtisamsss Ай бұрын

The System is corrupt. We cannot rely on it for the facts/ truth. We need to seek out & support those that have left the system and continue to devote themselves, whilst risking their lives, to give us those facts & that truth.

@floras9203 Ай бұрын

This is just the beginning, the world hasn’t seen the end of “journalism“. They should remove Journalism in all universities if it is possible to be convicted and prosecuted for it. Especially in the US, UK etc… Bravo Mr. Assange for your courage.

@Serenità-g3q Ай бұрын

La bellezza dell'integrità di Assange ci insegna ancor cosa può essere un uomo! Proteggetelo, lui e la sua famiglia, affinché sia avvolto da amore, una ammirazione, stima, rispetto che gli abbiamo dato. La felicità per vederlo ora è indescrivibile. Lo amiamo tantissimo.