Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, was released after spending five years in a UK prison. Reports indicate he plans to plead guilty as part of a deal with the US Department of Justice.

According to a message from WikiLeaks on social media, Assange left Belmarsh prison after 1,901 days of confinement and flew back to Australia.

NBC News documents reveal he faces charges for conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defense information, likely under a plea agreement.