Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, was released and returned to Australia after 14 years of legal battles with the US justice system over espionage allegations related to leaking classified documents on the Afghan and Iraq wars.

Assange's relationship with Stella began during his seven-year stay at the Ecuadorian embassy, where he sought refuge before being arrested in 2019 and spending time in Belmarsh prison fighting extradition to the US.

Starting in 2010, Assange released over 700,000 documents on WikiLeaks, focusing on US military and diplomatic activities in Iraq and Afghanistan, establishing himself as a proponent of freedom of information.

Wikileaks, under Assange's leadership, published classified US military material in 2010, leading to accusations of endangering American informants.

After pleading guilty to a charge of espionage in a US court, Assange was sentenced to a term he had already served, resulting in his release.

Assange admitted guilt to conspiracy for unauthorized procurement and dissemination of secret documents as part of a deal with the US justice system.

Stella Assange expressed concerns about Julian's health after his release from years of imprisonment and requested privacy for the family.

Julian Assange, accompanied by his wife Stella and their two children, was seen on a beach in Australia wearing an Australian hat, offering a rare glimpse into his post-release life following a 14-year legal ordeal.

Julian Assange and Stella Assange got married in 2022 at Belmarsh prison in London and have two sons, Gabriel and Max.

Since returning to Australia, Assange has maintained a low profile, avoiding public attention and media scrutiny.