A recap of recent discussions surrounding Bradley Manning’s case, specifically regarding his plea statement in court taking responsibility for releasing documents to WikiLeaks and the subsequently released audio recording of it.
Read More »Last week Veterans for Peace marched in the St Patrick’s Day for All parade in Queens, NY while holding a large Bradley Manning banner, and.supporters passed around a “Release Bradley” sign to take photos for the “I Am Bradley Manning” photo campaign.
Read More »New York Times columnist Bill Keller writes about what would happen if Bradley Manning had leaked directly and solely to the Times, but in doing so, he gets vital yet simple facts about Manning’s motivations wrong, unfairly and baselessly suggesting Manning’s motives were “shaped” by supporters. The facts make clear that Manning has been a whistle-blower from the start.
Read More »David Coombs reiterates that “PFC Manning did not plead guilty pursuant to a “plea bargain” or “plea deal” with the Government.” The Government will prosecute PFC Manning on all charges as expected.
Read More »During the recent pre-trial hearing Bradley Manning explained for the first time his reasons for sharing information with WikiLeaks: it was an act of conscience. He explained how he carefully selected documents that would not cause harm, but that would spark domestic debate about the war. He stated that he felt, and continues to feel, that the Iraq War Logs are “some of the most important documents of our time.”
Read More »Yesterday Bradley explained how and more importantly, why, he shared classified documents with WikiLeaks. Rush transcript by Alexa O’Brien.
Read More »This Thursday, Feb. 28, from 9:30am in the courtroom at Ft. Meade, MD, Army Private First Class Bradley Manning is expected to publicly explain his reasons for releasing classified information through WikiLeaks.
Read More »Judge Lind ruled against the defense motion to dismiss charges based on the lack of a speedy trial. Supporters have been out in force in support of the heroic soldier who did the right thing by exposing war crimes, and while the judge’s ruling is disappointing, the incredible outpouring of public support for Bradley Manning is inspiring.
Read More »On February 23rd international protests marked Bradley Manning’s 1000th day in prison without trial. In an incredible outpouring of public support more than 70 events were organized in solidarity with the heroic soldier who did the right thing by exposing war crimes, unnecessary government secrecy and disturbing foreign policy. Read about the actions, and view photos from events around the world.
Read More »Ed Pilkington, D.B. Grady, Michael Ratner, Kevin Gosztola, and Chase Madar write some of the best reflections on Bradley Manning’s 1,000th day in prison without trial. They condemn the secrecy and extreme length of Bradley Manning’s proceedings, and call attention to Manning’s motives, the government’s shameful response to WikiLeaks, and how to end this injustice.
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