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August 13, 2013

Bradley Manning to Speak at Sentencing Hearing 
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The defense team for U.S. Army whistleblower Bradley Manning has opened
its case in the sentencing phase of his court martial after government
prosecutors concluded their case on Friday. Defense lawyers began by
questioning the decision by Manning's superiors to maintain Manning's
top-secret security clearance despite signs of mental distress,
including one incident where he flipped over a table. Manning is
expected to testify either today or Wednesday before the defense wraps.
He is facing up to 90 years in prison for giving troves of documents to
Wiki Leaks.

 

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