Julian Assange’s journey from prison to freedom

In today's episode of Direct Impact, host Ben Swann, filling in for Rick Sanchez, reports on the surprising release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Assange has reached a plea deal with the US authorities, ending a decade-long legal battle. Despite facing charges under the Espionage Act for one of the largest security breaches in US history, Assange's plea deal means he will avoid further prison time and will return to Australia. The show delves into the motivations behind this unprecedented move by the White House. Ben is joined by international correspondent Manila Chan, ex-CIA Whistleblower John Kirkiakou and Senior Research Fellow at the Global Policy Institute George Szamuely.