Wednesday, January 9, 2013

The Case Against WikiLeaks Suspect Bradley Manning Continues



Judge Refuses To Dismiss Charges Against WikiLeaks Suspect Bradley Manning -- Washington Post

A military judge refused Tuesday to toss out the case against WikiLeaks suspect Bradley Manning but ruled that any sentence the Army private receives should be reduced by 112 days because of his mistreatment in confinement.

Manning’s confinement at a military jail in Quantico, Va., was “more rigorous than necessary,” said Army Col. Denise Lind, the military judge presiding over the hearing at Fort Meade, Md. Maintaining him in suicide risk over mental health recommendations “became excessive in relation to legitimate government interests.”

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More News On The Trial Of Wikileaks Suspect Bradley Manning

Judge denies Manning motion to dismiss charges in WikiLeaks case -- NBC
WikiLeaks soldier's sentence reduced - if convicted -- Reuters
WikiLeaks: Bradley Manning was treated improperly in lockup, judge rules -- Christian Science Monitor
Judge: Army GI in WikiLeaks Illegally Punished -- ABC News/AP
Bradley Manning awarded sentencing credit by judge -- Politico
Bradley Manning ensured leaks would not harm US, lawyer insists -- The Guardian

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