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David Coombs, chief attorney for WikiLeaks whistle-blower Pfc. Bradley Manning, announced at a press conference near Ft. Meade, MD, today that he is formally applying for a Presidential Pardon for Bradley Manning. Coombs is seeking Manning's immediate release, or at the very least a commutation to a sentence of time already served.
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WikiLeaks whistleblower Pfc. Bradley Manning was sentenced to 35 years in prison today, an outrage that flies in the face of America's essential ideals of accountability in government, and which seeks to instill a chilling effect on those who'd dare to expose the United States' illegality.
Ft Meade: Colonel Denise Lind sentenced Bradley Manning to 35 years prison.
What: David Coombs to give statement and take questions
When: 3 hours after court closes following sentencing tomorrow, approximately 1:30 PM
Where: The Hotel at Arundel Preserve, 7795 Arundel Mills Blvd, Hanover, MD 21076
Notes: Free parking in the hotel's parking structure, 2nd Floor Conference Room
David Coombs, lead attorney for WikiLeaks whistleblower Pfc. Bradley Manning, will give a statement and answer questions from the press, three hours after military judge Colonel Denise Lind delivers Manning's sentence. Today, Judge Lind announced that she would deliver her sentence at 10:00 AM, so the press conference will start at approximately 1:30 PM.
Today Bradley Manning reportedly made a statement of remorse in a sentencing hearing at Fort Meade, Maryland. Manning's statement comes towards the end of a court martial trial pursued with unprecedented prosecutorial zeal.
When: Sunday, August 4, 2013 from 3 to 5:30pm
Where: Friends Meeting House of DC, 2111 Florida Ave, NW, Washington DC (Enter via Phelps Street gate)
When: Sunday, August 4, 2013 from 3 to 5:30pm
Where: Friends Meeting House of DC
2111 Florida Ave, NW, Washington DC
Where: Dupont Circle, Washington DC, then march to White House
When: 8:30pm ET
FT MEADE - Judge Denise Lind today returned the verdict in the trial of Bradley Manning. Manning is found not guilty of aiding the enemy, but is found guilty on 19 counts, four of which were his lesser included pleas. He still could face more than 100 years in jail.
Seventeen members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have written a letter calling on US President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to free whistleblower Army Pfc Bradley Manning. The MEPs laud Manning for exposing "evidence of human rights abuses and apparent war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan" in accordance with international law.
In an ominous sign for Army whistleblower PFC Bradley Manning, military judge Col. Denise Lind altered important charges last week in order to assist prosecutors ahead of her verdict, which is expected tomorrow at 1 PM ET. Defense attorney David Coombs explained, "The Government has pushed this case beyond the bounds of legal propriety. If the Government meant 'information', it should have charged information." Up until last week, Manning was charged with stealing entire databases. The defense has no way to defend Manning against these new charges after the fact.
What: Military Judge Col. Denise Lind to read verdicts on 21 charges against US Army WikiLeaks whistleblower PFC Bradley Manning
When: July 30, 2013 at 1 PM ET (credentialed media arrive approx 11 AM)
Where: Ft Meade, Maryland, enter at intersection of Reece Rd and MD 175 (Annapolis Road)
On Friday afternoon demonstrators marched and blocked the gates of Ft McNair in Washington DC at the office of Maj Gen Jeffrey S Buchanan, Convening Authority for whistleblower Bradley Manning's trial. They carried a large painted version of the van from the Collateral Murder video, a 60-foot US Constitution bearing a "classified" stamp, and both balloons and a 20-foot banner inscribed with the message "Maj Gen Buchanan, Do the Right Thing, Free Bradley Manning".
Bradley Manning Support Network
www.bradleymanning.org
ADVISORY FOR: July 26, 2013
Contact: Mike McKee, 215-888-1570
mckee@bradleymanning.org
July 26: DC rally to confront Bradley Manning's Convening Authority
What: demonstration at Ft. McNair, base of Convening Authority Maj. Gen. Buchanan
When: Friday, July 26, 3-5:30 PM
Where: Event starts at 4th St and P St SW, near the Waterfront metro, Washington DC
Bradley Manning Support Network
www.bradleymanning.org
ADVISORY FOR: July 27, 2013
Contact: Emma Cape, emma@bradleymanning.org
July 27: Global actions for Bradley Manning as verdict looms
Bradley Manning Support Network
www.bradleymanning.org
ADVISORY FOR: July 23, 2013
Contact: Nathan Fuller, 516-578-2628
Nathan@bradleymanning.org
July 25: Closing arguments in Bradley Manning's trial
What: Court Martial proceedings for United States vs. PFC Bradley Manning
When: Thursday, July 25, 9:30am, EST. Credentialed media check in at 7am
Where: Magistrate Court, 4432 Llewellyn Ave, Ft. Meade, MD
Bradley Manning Support Network
www.bradleymanning.org
ADVISORY FOR: July 22, 2013
Contact: Nathan Fuller, 516-578-2628
press@bradleymanning.org
July 26: DC demonstrators confront WikiLeaks whistleblower Convening Authority
What: Demonstration at Ft. McNair, base of Convening Authority Maj. Gen. Buchanan
When: Friday, July 26, 3-5:30 PM. Rally at 3pm, March at 4:15pm.
Where: Event starts at 4th St and P St SW, Washington DC
Bradley Manning Support Network
www.bradleymanning.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Nathan Fuller, 516-578-2628
press@bradleymanning.org
July 23: Bradley Manning to Receive 2013 Sean MacBride Peace Prize
What: Tele-Press conference award ceremony with Daniel Ellsberg (Pentagon Papers) and Mairead Maguire (Nobel Peace Laureate)
When: Tuesday, July 23, 11:00 a.m. EST
Where: Via tele-press conference 855-212-0212, Meeting ID: 956-026-378#
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Nathan Fuller, 516-578-2628
press@bradleymanning.org
Manning trial: Judge lets govt reopen case for baseless allegation
In an extremely rare, last-minute move weeks after the government rested its case, military judge Col. Denise Lind allowed prosecutors to expand their rebuttal case, making way for unsupported accusations against Pfc Bradley Manning. The late addition exceeded the usual limits of a simple rebuttal, once again raising supporters' and journalists' suspicions about the validity and fairness of the proceedings.
Colonel Denise Lind, judge for the court-martial of Bradley Manning, today denied defence requests that the charges "aiding the enemy" and "computer fraud" be dropped. Lind ruled that the government had presented "some evidence" to support the charges.
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