Update 9/30/12: American Autumn documentary to screen in NYC, will help raise funds for Bradley Manning

AMERICAN AUTUMN an Occudoc is the first feature-length documentary on the Occupy movement. The film will be screening at Quad Cinema in New York City and proceeds from some of the shows will be donated to the Bradley Manning defense fund! Invite your friends and attend!

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Truth on trial: Live stream September 30th 5pm EST

September 30, 2012. By the Bradley Manning Support Network. Check in at 5pm EST for a live stream of Truth on Trial: a special fundraising event for Bradley Manning featuring Chris Hedges, Jesselyn Raddack, Thomas Drake, Ann Wright, David House and a special musical performance by Emma’s Revolution.

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The government has made an “absolute mockery” of Bradley Manning’s right to a speedy trial

September 29, 2012. By Nathan Fuller. Bradley Manning’s lawyer, David Coombs, has filed a 117-page motion calling for the dismissal of all charges with prejudice, for lack of a speedy trial. He details the many lengthy delays the government has taken in prosecuting Bradley Manning, with no regard for the young soldier’s due process rights. When Coombs argues the motion at Ft. Meade, October 29 – November 2, Bradley will have been in pretrial confinement for nearly 900 days.

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Update 9/27/12: Motion to dismiss all charges due to lack of speedy trial

After receiving permission to do so today, Bradley’s attorney David Coombs published a 117-page defense motion to dismiss all charges. The motion was filed on September 19, 2012. The Bradley Manning Support Network will be publishing highlights and analysis soon; however, to can read it here now.

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Update 9/26/12: Matching grant challenge unveiled, whistle-blowers threatened as WL placed on military “terrorist” list, Assange addresses UN

A generous benefactor will match donations to the defense fund one-to-one for the next six weeks. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange addressed the United Nations in a plea for asylum, and protection for Bradley Manning. The U.S. military has moved forward with plans to brand WikiLeaks a terrorist organization.

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Benefactor issues $50K matching grant challenge in support of Bradley Manning

September 26, 2012. By the Bradley Manning Support Network. The generous Brightwater Fund — led by Gloria Jarecki, President — issued today a matching grant challenge in support of accused WikiLeaks whistle-blower US Army PFC Bradley Manning. Through November 6, 2012, the Brightwater Fund will contribute one dollar for every dollar donated to the Bradley Manning Defense Fund, up to $50,000. Please donate today at this crucial moment for Bradley Manning’s defense!

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Update 9/24/12: On torture and impunity, solitary confinement

Alfred McCoy speaks on Democracy Now about torture and government policy and the importance of knowing information that has been released through WikiLeaks. A recent Nightline investigative report looks at solitary confinement in America.

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Update 9/21/12: Michael Ratner on pressuring Manning, NH protest at Obama office, CCR talk next week

The CCR’s Michael Ratner explains to the Real News network how the U.S. is pressuring Bradley Manning to implicate Julian Assange, New Hampshire supporters recount their demonstration at an Obama campaign office, and lawyer Shayana Kadidal will give a talk next week on WikiLeaks, Bradley Manning, and the First Amendment.

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Rule of law abandoned for Bradley Manning

September 21, 2012. By Nathan Fuller. Bradley Manning’s critics, who say the Army intelligence analyst “broke the law,” should take a look up the chain of command. The military is punishing the messenger, and violating its own laws in the process — with a delayed trial, unlawful command influence, and illegally punitive pretrial confinement conditions, instead of prosecuting the criminals Bradley is said to have exposed.

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Host a party to boost Bradley’s defense!

September 20, 2012. By the Bradley Manning Support Network. Next month marks the anniversary of the Iraq War Logs release. Please host a fundraiser house party to help us continue covering Bradley’s legal expenses. With delays caused by the prosecution withholding documents, Bradley’s trial is set to start next February. Help us free Bradley Manning!

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