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Julian Assange's Father Turns 80 and They Show Themselves in Melbourne

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Sep 10, 2024

Family photo shows Julian Assange lying low in Melbourne:

2 days ago:

It seems like he's gradually coming back to city life and the limelight, having spent a couple of months near the shore (allegedly up north). Will he be active in Wikileaks soon?

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