Assange’s lawyer says U.S. has criminalized journalism while his wife says he needs to recover

Human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson said Julian Assange had pleaded guilty in order to secure his release and accused the U.S. of creating “the criminalization of journalism.“ Stella Assange said she hoped her husband would find the space to recover “slowly ... and quickly.“ » Subscribe to NBC News: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features , , , Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online! Breaking News Alerts: Visit : Find NBC