Comments on: Final day of Bradley Manning’s pre-trial hearing: In depth notes from the art. 32 courtroom

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:34:41 +0000

if the us werent so disgusting corrupt in the first place people wouldnt HAVE to leak information proving their murdering atrocities to the world…Bradley is a hero and has created great change for the world. the US government deserve every single leak they get. if ur so bothered about the enemy then you shouldnt be picking a fight to steal oil and making enemies in the first place.

By: jUST a cOUNTRY bOY

jUST a cOUNTRY bOY — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:40:15 +0000

tHEY ARE ONLY PRACTICING ON mANNING BEFORE THEY GET TO YOU AND ME.

By: Harry van der Velde

Harry van der Velde — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:58:08 +0000

The defense presents a fellow human in distress and suffering. The System states a pawn showing behaviour that is a risk to the system. Both are right within their own framework. Their are no signs that the powers that be will change their views. History says they are not able to. Unless the people show enough power to force them…

By: gordon chisholm

gordon chisholm — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:53:25 +0000

why are these bastards wanting to attack Iran.

By: Lee

Lee — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:56:05 +0000

You are not forgotten — your fortitude, conscience, methodology in getting out the truth regarding government activities and atrocities is commended. Keep up the exercising; keep up your spirits.

By: Lyudmila

Lyudmila — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:09:44 +0000

You’re loved, Bradley! This too shall pass. Ⓐ

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:11:37 +0000

tl;dr defense asks for sense and transparency; army cap’n Fein gives evidence that Manning allegedly leaked information

-defense asking for 30yr sentence
-Manning suffering from serious psychological discomfort; gov’t did nothing

I fully support Bradley Manning, and I wish the best for his family and followers. Freedom! Liberty! Peace!

By: Ellen Mosen James

Ellen Mosen James — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:07:21 +0000

Letter to Bradley Manning Support Network
Thank you for providing such a complete report on the final statements of the attorneys at the close of Manning’s hearing on 12/21/1011. I’ve waited to read the Support Network account because I had questions about the accuracy of at least one matter in NYTimes reporter Ginger Thomas’ account of Coombs’ statement. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/23/us/hearing-in-private-mannings-wikileaks-case-ends.
As a retired law professor, and briefly a practictioner of criminal law, what I see, among other poinnts, from Attorney Coombs’ statement in your report is a cogent argument for dropping the heaviest charges against Manning, such as “aiding the enemy”; that is, an argument against overcharging, in light of facts such as the lack of any demonstration of harm caused by the publication of the cables. A component of that argument against overcharging is that even the lesser charges would carry a maximum sentence of thirty years – [were Manning to be convicted at trial is of course implied, this being a preliminary hearing].
Here is what appears in Thomas’ NYT article “Private Manning could also be sentenced to life in prison, but Mr. Coombs suggested that a more appropriate punishment would not exceed 30 years in prison. . .” sounding almost like a plea bargain, for a maximum sentence no less.
I’ve read your account, Kevin Gosztola’s at FDL, and Ed Pilkington’s account in the Guardian. None of them make the mistake found in the NY Times.
The “paper of record” should correct this misrepresentation.I shall try to get this off into a letter to the Times.
I would have liked to have been there, and the reporting from the Support Network was very very welcome. May 2012 be a very good year for Bradley Manning and his Support Network!
Ellen Mosen James, Retired Assoc. Prof. of Law, CUNY Law School.

Hearing in Soldier’s WikiLeaks Case Ends
By GINGER THOMPSON
Published: December 22, 2011
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By: Pat G

Pat G — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:24:46 +0000

We love you Bradley.
What you did for love of country and your fellow man will not be forgotten.
We will keep fighting for your freedom.

By: gordon chisholm

gordon chisholm — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:23:56 +0000

GAZA is the real ground zero