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Julian Assange reappears in smiling beachside family photo

AFP | Sydney, Australia

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The wife of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has offered a rare glimpse into his post-prison life, releasing a candid family photo showing him basking in freedom on a deserted beach.

Assange, 53, returned to his native Australia in June after a deal was struck to end his 14-year legal struggle with the US Department of Justice.

He has shunned the spotlight since his reunion with wife Stella at Canberra Airport in Australia’s capital.

Simply captioned “Family photo!”, Stella released a picture on social media overnight showing a smiling Assange on a beach with young sons Gabriel and Max.

The photo did not specify a location, although local media said it appeared to be somewhere in Australia.

Lawyer Stella, who married Assange while he was locked up in London’s Belmarsh prison, has previously said he would use his freedom to “swim in the ocean every day”.

“He plans to sleep in a real bed. He plans to taste real food. And he plans to enjoy his freedom,” she told reporters in Australia shortly after his arrival.