Oliver Stone, Maggie Gyllenhall, Russell Brand, & others in video for Bradley Manning
June 19, 2013. By the Bradley Manning Support Network. While Pfc. Bradley Manning stands trial at Ft. Meade, MD, pop-culture celebrities declare their support for the Army whistleblower, in a five-minute advocacy video released late yesterday. More than 20 Hollywood actors, musicians, and other well-known leaders released statements of supper in the new video, titled “I am Bradley Manning.” Read more »
Bradley Manning backers prioritize support efforts
June 19, 2013. We recently asked you, the supporters of the Bradley Manning Support Network, for feedback in helping us prioritize projects. We've listened and are moving forward based on your suggestions.Read more »
Circumstantial evidence against Manning might lack authentication: trial report, day 8
June 18, 2013. By Nathan Fuller. In a short hearing today, the parties litigated over the defense's objection to the government's presentation of three items of evidence. The items could go to whether Bradley Manning had knowledge of WikiLeaks' desires and intentions, but their authenticity is contested. Court is in recess until next Tuesday, June 25. Read more »
Guantanamo detainee briefs and the global address list: trial report, day 7
June 17, 2013. By Nathan Fuller. Morning report: the 3rd week of Bradley Manning’s court martial began with testimony about Guantanamo Bay detainee assessment briefs (DABs) that WikiLeaks released as the GITMO Files, and the Global Address List (GAL) that the government claims Bradley stole. Updated with the afternoon's testimony.Read more »
Bradley Manning's chats and emails; authorized access: trial report, day 6
June 12, 2013. By Nathan Fuller. Several more government witnesses testified today about Bradley Manning's online activity, access to various programs, and what the Apache video revealed. Court is in recess until Monday, June 17.Read more »
No connection between Manning and Jason Katz, CENTCOM video: trial report, day 5
June 11, 2013. By Nathan Fuller. The defense, via forensic expert David Shaver, established that there was no evidence of a connection between Manning and Jason Katz, and that there is no evidence Manning downloaded a video from the CENTCOM database. Earlier, it also couldn't be proven that Manning viewed Army reports which explored WikiLeaks's goals.Read more »
Programs that Bradley Manning used weren't prohibited: trial report, day 4
June 10, 2013. By Nathan Fuller. The second week of Bradley Manning’s court martial began with forensics experts returning, testimony from someone who shared Bradley’s computer, updates on stipulations of expected testimony, and commentary on stenographers' right to transcribe the proceedings. Updated with the afternoon's testimony.Read more »
Fight over truth underway in courtroom
June 7, 2013. By the Bradley Manning Support Network. Report on the first week of the trial, witness testimony, protests, solidarity actions, and press coverage. After three long years, the court martial has begun. Supporters led the week with demonstrations of support around the world. The proceedings opened with the question, "what would you do?" What would you do if you were given access to this information - information that revealed the truth of the war? Read more »
Manning supervisor undercuts aspect of aiding the enemy charge: trial report, day 3
June 5, 2013. By Nathan Fuller. On day 3 of Bradley Manning's court martial, one of his supervisors didn't mention WikiLeaks when asked about specific websites the military warned that the enemy might visit. Bradley's fellow soldiers relayed that Iraq War Log documents didn't reveal source names and that an Excel spreadsheet he created was done for intelligence work, not for WikiLeaks. Read more »
Bradley Manning's InfoSec write-up never mentioned WikiLeaks: trial report, day 2
June 4, 2013. By Nathan Fuller. Day two of Bradley Manning's court martial covered his training in information security, his chats with Adrian Lamo, and the forensic investigation of his digital media. Lamo testified, and due to defense stipulations that sped up today's witnesses, proceedings are now two days ahead of schedule, so we'll recess after tomorrow until Monday. Check back here tomorrow for another courtroom report.Read more »
Update: 6/19/2013
Celebrities support Bradley Manning, A short recap of a short third week of the trial, and why becoming a whistleblower means you are patriotic?Read more »
Update: 6/18/2013
March 20, 2011, by the Bradley Manning Support Network. Links to photos, videos, and reports from around the world from events in support of Bradley Manning.
Read more »Update 6/16/13: Solidarity events in the San Francisco area
Taking pride in Bradley Manning supporters in the San Francisco area have organized a number of solidarity events, including a large contingent to march in the San Francisco Pride parade. Let SF Pride know Bradley Manning is a hero! Read more »
Update 6/10/13: NSA whistleblower says Manning is a classic whistleblower inspired by the public good
Edward Snowden is the NSA whistleblower who blew the lid on secret government wiretapping and recording of phones, email, and other online communications. He has come out and admitted publicly that he was responsible for the release, and like Manning, he hopes to inspire debate and reform. He wants the public to know the truth.Read more »
Update 6/8/2013: Flashmob Dance for Bradley and how the world sees America?
Did Bradley Manning follow a legal obligation to expose war crimes? How does the world see America through this trial? And a flashmob Dance in SF to support the whistleblower! Read more »
Update 6/7/13: Upcoming witness list released, O’Reilly highlights our new video on Fox
Updates on witnesses taking stand next on week's trial, the O'Reilly Factor features "I Am Bradley Manning" video and what if Bradley Manning was tried in a civilian court?Read more »
Update 6/6/13: Bradley's supporters are "loud and online" writes New York Times
Pointing to the Bradley Manning Support Network's efforts online and in the court room, Eric Schmitt writes that as the court martial commences, "a grass-roots activist network has already blossomed in his support." We agree!Read more »
Update 6/5/13: Update from third day of trial, new "I Am Bradley Manning" campaign
Witnesses testified in court today that unauthorized software was often placed on secure military computers challenging the charge against Bradley of installing unauthorized software. Also check out the new "I Am Bradley Manning" campaign! Read more »
Update 6/5/13: Turning truth inside out as Bradley Manning court martial begins
Supporters wearing truth t-shirts were blocked from the courtroom on the first day of the court martial. Michael Ratner discusses the threats to journalists posed by this precedent setting case, and lastly Adrian Lamo testifies in court, addressing the chat logs he turned over to the FBI and which led to Bradley Manning's arrest. Read more »
Update 6/2/13: Thousand rally for Bradley Manning at Ft. Meade
Press release: Thousand activists, veterans, and other supporters marched and rallied at Ft. Meade, MD, for US Army whistle-blower PFC Bradley Manning. Daniel Ellsberg, Col. Ann Wright, Sarah Shourd, and Lt. Dan Choi spoke out, and supporters traveled from around the northeast and across the US.Read more »
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