Tell the White House and military prosecuting authority to free Bradley Manning! Add your name for transparency and justice to the petition created by Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg, the Center for Constitutional Rights, and the Bradley Manning Support Network. This petition was created January 30, 2013.
Read More »The Bradley Manning Support Network responds to recent comments made by documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney, which suggest that Bradley Manning’s personal struggles — rather than his political motivations — led to the release of classified documents to WikiLeaks. Gibney’s film “We Steal Secrets” is expected to come to theaters sometime this year. [Updated with producer response, saying Manning is a "hero in the film."]
Read More »“It was James Madison who wrote, ‘Popular Government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy; or, perhaps both.’ In the year 2013, such an Enlightenment cliché should not be sounding radical.”
Read More »January 25, 2013. On February 23, join the Bradley Manning Support Network in protesting internationally Bradley’s 1,000th day imprisoned without trial. Enough is enough. Bradley has been denied his right to a speedy trial. Please register events here, and contact emma@bradleymanning.org to get involved.
Read More »Although this February will mark Bradley’s 1,000th day behind bars awaiting trial, the court martial has been unexpectedly delayed until June 3. Thanks to your support, the Bradley Manning Support Network raised $97,000 that will help cover these unexpected new expenses.
Read More »January 23, 2013. By the Bradley Manning Support Network. Pre-trial hearings at Ft. Meade brought new developments for Pfc. Bradley Manning’s defense, including four months of sentencing credit, a ruling that the military unlawfully punishing Bradley Manning before trial, another three-month trial delay, debates over the failure to try Manning within reasonable time, and an effort to make whistle-blowing treasonous.
Read More »Chase Madar will discuss his book on Bradley Manning in Brooklyn, NY, this Friday, 1/25; Tim Kelly argues the three major reasons the charges against Manning should be dropped, and various outlets cover Judge Lind’s ruling to prevent Manning from making a whistle-blower defense in court.
Read More »An important speaking event with Daniel & Patricia Ellsberg and Kevin Gosztola will be held in Berkeley on January 31st, and last week at the pre-trial hearing in Fort Meade, the defense won an important, if limited, victory allowing some evidence of Bradley Manning’s whistle-blowing to be heard. The ruling on the right to a speedy trial will be made Feb. 26th.
Read More »January 18, 2013. By Nathan Fuller. Last week, government prosecutors argued in court that if they thought Bradley Manning had released documents to the New York Times instead of WikiLeaks, they would still charge him with ‘aiding the enemy.’ This week, top New York Times journalists criticized the charge and its dangerous implications for the future of American journalism.
Read More »January 16, 2013. By Nathan Fuller. After partially granting the government’s motion to preclude motive from the trial, Judge Lind heard arguments from both parties for the defense’s motion to dismiss for lack of a speedy trial. Today is Bradley Manning’s 964th day in jail without trial. Manning returns to court February 26, 2013.
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