The cryptocurrency token associated with AssangeDAO, known by its ticker JUSTICE, has surged by more than 80% following Julian Assange's release from the high-security Belmarsh prison in the UK. Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, had spent 1,901 days incarcerated there before his recent release on Monday.

Established in February of this year, AssangeDAO was created with the primary goal of raising funds to support Julian Assange's legal defense and advocacy efforts. According to a spokesperson from AssangeDAO, as reported on Tuesday, the organization has allocated over 11,000 ETH, valued at approximately $37 million, towards these endeavors from the total of 16,593 ETH raised since its inception.

Julian Assange's departure from the UK included a flight to the remote Pacific island of Saipan, part of the Northern Mariana Islands (NMI), a U.S. commonwealth located in the western Pacific. He is anticipated to appear in court on Wednesday, where reports suggest he may enter a plea deal involving a single criminal charge. This potential agreement could pave the way for Assange's return to Australia, potentially concluding a protracted legal battle spanning five years.

Wikileaks updated the situation, noting Assange's recent flight and imminent appearance before a U.S. judge. The charges against Assange primarily revolve around accusations of espionage related to the publication of classified U.S. military documents on WikiLeaks, revealing alleged war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan. These documents were originally leaked by Chelsea Manning, a former U.S. Army intelligence analyst.

In 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice filed multiple charges against Assange under the Espionage Act, carrying a maximum cumulative sentence exceeding 170 years. However, recent developments indicate Assange has negotiated a plea deal with U.S. authorities, agreeing to plead guilty to one of the charges. This charge is expected to carry a sentence of 62 months, considered served due to Assange's extended detention in the UK awaiting trial.

The significant rise in the value of JUSTICE tokens reflects market optimism surrounding these developments and the potential resolution of Assange's legal battles. The case continues to attract international attention and remains a focal point for discussions on press freedom, whistleblowing, and digital advocacy.