 Tonight, that has happened. It's been a whirlwind day for Assange, with the 52-year-old starting his morning on a remote Pacific island. He pleaded guilty to one charge of violating US espionage laws, part of a deal to ensure his release. A US district judge sentenced him to time served, before releasing him as a free man. It was a huge relief to Assange's supporters. Here's his close friend, journalist and academic, Sulet Dreyfus.