Assange has been confined in Belmarsh, a category A prison, in London since April 2019.
What happened with Julian Assange?
Julian Assange was found guilty of breaching the Bail Act and sentenced to 50 weeks in prison. The United States government unsealed an indictment against Assange related to the leaks provided by Manning. On 23 May 2019, the United States government further charged Assange with violating the Espionage Act of 1917.
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