WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange landed in his homeland of Australia this week after pleading guilty to obtaining and publishing U.S. military secrets in a deal with Justice Department prosecutors that put an end to an attempt to extradite him to the United States, Paralel.Az reports citing AP.

That could have resulted in a lengthy prison sentence in the event of conviction.

Assange’s plea deal with the U.S. included an agreement to destroy any unpublished U.S. documents.

One matter where Assange’s views are known is his hope for a pardon from a current or future U.S. president on the charge he pleaded guilty to as part of his deal.

White House National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said President Joe Biden is not considering one.