Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the response to Julian Assange's release and guilty plea

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

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Supporters and sceptics of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange are speaking out at news of his release.

The 52-year-old is a few hours away from pleading guilty to a US espionage charge and will be sentenced to time already served.

US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that there's been condemnation but also celebration from those closest to him.

Assange's wife and lawyer, Stella, says it's been a whirlwind of emotions, and she is elated.

However, Richard Arnold says, some media commentators are still suspicious over allegations of Assange's ties to Russia.

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