Thankfully, it looks unlikely that Julian would agree if it would mean extradition:

The complication was that Assange would be required to travel to the US and admit guilt, he said.

“Everything we know about Julian Assange suggests this would be a significant sticking point for him,” Rothwell said.

He added: “It’s not possible to strike a plea deal outside the relevant jurisdiction except in the most exceptional circumstances.”

But Shipton said the idea of his brother travelling to the US to strike a deal was a “non-starter” because of the risk it could lead him to attempt suicide.

“Julian cannot go to the US under any circumstances,” he said.

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Thankfully, it looks unlikely that Julian would agree if it would mean extradition:

>The complication was that Assange would be required to travel to the US and admit guilt, he said.

>“Everything we know about Julian Assange suggests this would be a significant sticking point for him,” Rothwell said.

>He added: “It’s not possible to strike a plea deal outside the relevant jurisdiction except in the most exceptional circumstances.”

>But Shipton said the idea of his brother travelling to the US to strike a deal was a “non-starter” because of the risk it could lead him to attempt suicide.

>“Julian cannot go to the US under any circumstances,” he said.

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/there-s-a-way-to-resolve-it-caroline-kennedy-flags-assange-plea-deal-20230811-p5dvwd.html

The Age, August 14 2023