Commentary

Analysis: Bradley Manning accepts responsibility for act of conscience

November 19, 2012. By Jeff Paterson, Bradley Manning Support Network. “Pleading by exceptions and substitutions” is very rare–so rare that most observers were thoroughly confused. Why, what it means, doesn’t mean, and what next.

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Punishing the messenger while murderers go free

February 2, 2012. Commentary by Nathan Fuller. Sgt. Gibbs, Sgt Wuterich, and the soldiers who followed their orders have confessed to the blood on their hands, and they will be granted plea deals and near-immunity. Defense Secretary Robert Gates declared that claims of damage done as a result of WikiLeaks’ releases were “significantly overwrought,” and yet Pfc. Manning could be sent to prison for life.

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No harm in transparency: Wrap-up from the Bradley Manning pretrial hearing

December 25, 2011. Bradley Manning Support Network. On Friday December 16, the world turned its eyes to a small courtroom in Fort Meade, MD, where Bradley Manning made his first public appearance after 18 months in pretrial confinement. The pretrial hearing – known as the Article 32 hearing – is normally a quick hearing shortly after one is arrested to determine whether and what kind of court martial is appropriate.

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Vigils and rallies at Ft. Meade and around the world (part 1)

December 18, 2011. Bradley Manning Support Network. From Fort Meade to Nashville, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and around the world, here is a quick look at some of Bradley’s public support.

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Understanding Bradley Manning’s witness requests and legal strategy

December 9, 2011. Emma Cape. Since PFC Bradley Manning’s civilian defense attorney, David Coombs, made his requested witness list public on December 3rd, it has sparked confusion in the media as to the defense’s legal strategy. We can expect David Coombs to leave no stone unturned as he mounts a vigorous defense for PFC Manning. We would like to help the public better understand these preliminary witness choices, through the lens of military law and a military court system.

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Military officials hold “Off the Record” press briefing on Bradley Manning

December Bradley Manning Support Network. December 9, 2011. An anonymous source has revealed to representatives of the Bradley Manning Support Network that military officials conducted a non-publicized press briefing this morning for selected journalists, to outline restrictions that will be placed on members of the media at the upcoming hearings for the accused WikiLeaks whistle-blower.

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Deception sustains unjust wars – honesty enables justice and peace.

November 7, 2011. Bradley Manning Support Network. “We’re relieved to know all the troops will be home at the end of the year. This would not have been possible without the courageous actions of Wikileaks and the alleged participation of Bradley Manning” says Executive Director of Iraq Veterans Against the War, Jose Vasquez.

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Bradley Manning supporters face judge for attempting to lay flowers outside Quantico marine base

November 7, 2011. Bradley Manning Support Network. Four supporters of accused WikiLeaks whistle-blower PFC Bradley Manning will appear Monday before a judge in Manassas, Virginia, to face charges stemming from their arrests in March outside of a Marine military brig in Quantico, Virginia.

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How you can help Bradley Manning while supporting the Occupy Movement

October 19, 2011. By Emma Cape, Bradley Manning Support Network. Many people who advocate for democracy and social justice by supporting PFC Bradley Manning have also attended #Occupy protests. Here are a few ideas on how you can do both at the same time!

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White House forced to respond to U.N. request to meet with Bradley Manning

October 13, 2011. Supporters of PFC Bradley Manning have surpassed a 5,000 signature threshold through a new White House online petition interface. According to the website’s rules, the White House must now respond to the issues raised in the petition; including requests to allow a United Nations torture investigator to make an official visit with PFC Manning, and answering supporters’ calls for his freedom.

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