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**Julian Assange** is an Australian publisher, and activist most noted for founding WikiLeaks in 2006. WikiLeaks publications have had enormous impact on journalism since major breakthroughs in public accountability for events taking place in the Afghan War and other recent conflicts. His dedication to truth and transparency have uncovered wrongdoing in various levels of governments all around the world.  Despite gaining international admiration from concerned citizens everywhere, he is currently in a UK Prison and facing extradition to the US under the Espionage Act of 1917.  **Full Name:** Julian Paul Assange | **Born:** 4/3/1971 | [Image CC License.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/F...View all