Watch: WikiLeaks Julian Assange punches the air as he arrives in Canberra a free man

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrived in his home country of Australia a free man on Wednesday after pleading guilty to conspiracy in a U.S. court in a deal that ended his yearslong legal battle. Assange’s plane, touched down in the Australian capital of Canberra at 7:37 p.m. (5:37 a.m. ET) » 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 New