Assange Arrives in Saipan for Sentencing

Founder of WikiLeaks Faces Charges in US Federal Court

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has arrived in Saipan, a tiny Pacific island and United States territory, where he is expected to enter a guilty plea in a US federal court. Assange, 52, landed in Saipan after a flight that originated in Thailand. He is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday morning to face charges related to the publication of classified documents by WikiLeaks. The tropical Pacific island of Saipan is known for its sandy beaches and Second World War wrecks. It will now host the final act of Assange's legal saga. Assange is a controversial figure. He has been praised by some for exposing government secrets, but he has also been criticized for his methods. The charges against him could result in a significant prison sentence.