Watch: WikiLeaks Julian Assange punches the air as he arrives in Canberra a free man

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrived in his home country of Australia a free man on Wednesday after pleading guilty to conspiracy in a U.S. court in a deal that ended his yearslong legal battle. Assange’s plane, touched down in the Australian capital of Canberra at 7:37 p.m. (5:37 a.m. ET)

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[paulatreides]

A win for Assange is a win for humanity. "When exposing a crime is treated as committing a crime, you are being ruled by criminals." - Edward Snowden

[saintdenis]

i hope he retires now and enjoys life with his family

[SALESPRODUCTIONS]

Thank you for your service - in revealing the profound evil of our - and other - governments around the world.

[faridakhan]

In these grim days finally something of joy to celebrate
Thanks for having courage to tell the truth

[vickycameron]

I'm ashamed as an American for what my government did to this man.

[sharoncoulton]

It's amazing that he survived it..great to see him back with his Family

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Genuine question... what exactly did Assange do to warrant being imprisoned for so long?
He told the truth? Is that it?

[fosteralan]

He deserves his freedom and he fought, like no one has ever had to fight before with the whole of the us legal system against him

[brucekilby]

The Price He had to pay for being truthful. The Americans still have alot to answer for, but never will. Assange tougher than any of those political hypocrites.🇦🇺🕊

[travisjazzbo]

He should have a statue made of him for doing what journalists are supposed to do in exposing the vapid corruption of Government, period. We need a lot more of him, not less!! He is a hero for journalism. The stuff he exposed and claims about the US warmongering government is absolutely evil and we as Americans should not stand for it

[FrancoisSauer-ysqc]

The man that new to much.King of free speach, the man.

[bobteague]

He'll be watching his back for life ....

[ericantone]

Remember, Obama could have stepped in but didn't

[dhammaboy]

Welcome home Julian! Long time coming but you made it!

[ingridvorsatz]

Freedom at last. Justice as last. Assange is a brave man.

[Duane-ru]

I am very happy for him/family/world unfort he is now in the open

[brianmcmillan]

Finally free from the evil jaws of American corruption

[TallulahSoie]

In before he has an unfortunate accident.