The controversial co-founder of WikiLeaks was sentenced Wednesday to nearly a year in prison for breaching his bail conditions and taking refuge in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London seven years ago. In a statement to the court, Julian Assange “unreservedly” apologized to all who believe he’s “disrespected” them, while the organization he co-founded issued a complaint about the sentencing.
Assange was sentenced to 50 weeks in prison, BBC reported Wednesday. “The 47-year-old was found guilty of breaching the Bail Act last month after his arrest at the Ecuadorian Embassy.” Out of fear of extradition to Sweden for sexual assault allegations, Assange famously took refuge at the embassy in 2012 and remained there until he was forcefully removed by British police on April 11.
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