Julian Assange pleads guilty in Saipan

After a 14 year legal battle, Julian Assange is expetected to return to his homeland Australia a free man today. He's pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to obtain and disseminate national defence information, as part of a US plea bargain. His court hearing is taking place on the Northern Mariana Island of Saipan, a remote US territory. RNZ Pacific's Saipan correspondent, Mark Rabago has been following the WikiLeaks founder's movements on the Island. He spoke toWorldwatch's Charlie Dreaver while en route to the courthouse from the airport where Mr Assange landed. he said he saw only a brief glimpse of Mr Assange at the airport, who rushed past the media.