Update 7/30/13: Bradley’s family issues statement on verdict, thanks supporters

Some of Bradley Manning’s family members issued a statement to The Guardian today, commenting on the verdict and thanking Bradley’s supporters:

While we are obviously disappointed in today’s verdicts, we are happy that Judge Lind agreed with us that Brad never intended to help America’s enemies in any way. Brad loves his country and was proud to wear its uniform.

We want to express our deep thanks to David Coombs, who has dedicated three years of his life to serving as lead counsel in Brad’s case. We also want to thank Brad’s Army defense team, Major Thomas Hurley and Captain Joshua Tooman, for their tireless efforts on Brad’s behalf, and Brad’s first defense counsel, Captain Paul Bouchard, who was so helpful to all of us in those early confusing days and first suggested David Coombs as Brad’s counsel.

Most of all, we would like to thank the thousands of people who rallied to Brad’s cause, providing financial and emotional support throughout this long and difficult time, especially Jeff Paterson and Courage to Resist and the Bradley Manning Support Network. Their support has allowed a young Army private to defend himself against the full might of not only the US Army but also the US Government.

Read the full article here.

 

4 thoughts on “Update 7/30/13: Bradley’s family issues statement on verdict, thanks supporters

  1. My thoughts are with you at this momentous time. Thank you for your part in creating such an honest and determined human being. Our crazy world need more Brads in it. x

  2. I never had children but if I had I would been proud if they had had the superior courage of b.manning. he has done a great thing and it will change the world for the better. b.manning has my complete respect and I will continue to support him as best I can.

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