From the Washington Post: PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Army Pvt. Chelsea Manning, who was previously known as Bradley Manning, wants estrogen treatments that would promote breast development and other female characteristics, which she’d be willing to pay for, while she’s incarcerated at the all-men military prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., her lawyer said. Attorney David Coombs …
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Manning Sentencing Open Thread UPDATE Sentenced to 35 years.
Judge (COL) Denise Lind is going to issue PFC Manning’s sentence here in the next few minutes (1000hrs Eastern time). A few quick notes–PFC Manning has 1312 days of sentence credit, including 110 days for unnecessarily harsh conditions at Quantico Marine Base Brig. That’s about 3.5 years give or take. Additionally, he will receive 5 …
Manning Sentencing Open Thread UPDATE Sentenced to 35 years.Post + Comments (218)
Manning Trial Update and Open Thread
I would have posted something yesterday, but I was busy having a tornado shelter installed in my garage. Again, for the record, I have consulted with Attorneys who practice at the military bar, both locally here in OKC and via email to others. None of them are associated with the case in any way. Any …
Manning Court Martial Update
On Monday, the Trial Counsel rested their sentencing phase case in chief. Yesterday, the Defense began their sentencing case, and then and this morning, the Defense put on two military psychiatrists, an Army Captain (O-3) who treated PFC Manning prior to his fateful deployment, and a Navy Captain (O-6) who interviewed PFC Manning extensively for …
Mid-day Balloon-Jobs Thread
We haven’t had one of these in a while. You all know how it works. If you need work or know of people who do, post some basic resume/work wanted info and so forth. If you have work or know of people who do, post that. Let’s help each other out. As always from me, …
Well, that was interesting.
I’m not sure what was happening here earlier, but not being able to post gave me time to try out the new swing and whips er, lawn mower. What’s up with you all? Thursday was the first day of the sentencing phase of PFC Manning’s court-martial. He was, you will all recall, acquitted of the …
Manning Verdict Today–Acquitted of Aiding the Enemy, Guilty of all other charges.
The Judge, COL Denise Lind announced to the parties that she would have the verdict today. It should be coming in around 2:00 PM Eastern time, but possibly sooner. Since PFC Manning has already plead guilty to several charges and specifications as lesser included offenses to the original charges and specifications, there will be a …