Assange's 1st public statement after he was released from prison: 'Pled guilty to journalism'

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange made his first public remarks since he was released from prison in June. 'I am not free because the system worked. I am free today because I pled guilty to journalism', Assange told the legal affairs and human rights committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France. Assange was released in June this year after spending 5 years in British prison. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusive content, special privileges & more – Subscribe to ThePrint for Special benefits: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with ThePrint » Subscribe to ThePrint: » Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: » Like us on Facebook: » Tweet us on Twitter: