Photo: Bradley ManningStripped Naked Every Night, Bradley Manning Tells Of Prison Ordeal -- The Guardian
US soldier held on suspicion of leaking state secrets speaks out for first time about experience.
Bradley Manning, the US soldier being held in solitary confinement on suspicion of having released state secrets to WikiLeaks, has spoken out for the first time about what he claims is his punitive and unlawful treatment in military prison.
In an 11-page legal letter released by his lawyer, David Coombs, Manning sets out in his own words how he has been "left to languish under the unduly harsh conditions of max [security] custody" ever since he was brought from Kuwait to the military brig of Quantico marine base in Virginia in July last year. He describes how he was put on suicide watch in January, how he is currently being stripped naked every night, and how he is in general terms being subjected to what he calls "unlawful pre-trial punishment".
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My Comment: It appears that he is to starting to realize the consequences of his actions .... especially the realization that if convicted he would have to endure some form of imprisonment for a very long time. For a 23 year old young man .... that is a prospect that no one wants.
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