Update 3/8/12: Cenk Uygur says Bradley should be free, Russian officials implore U.S. to respect Manning’s rights
March 8, 2012
Cenk Uygur reviews Manning’s case and treatment, and says it’s time to let him go. Russian officials ask the U.S. to respect Manning’s rights, citing the UN torture chief’s comments on his confinement.
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Call top Pentagon attorney Jeh Johnson
March 7, 2012
March 7, 2012. Bradley Manning Support Network. Call top Pentagon attorney Jeh Johnson at 703-695-3341. Tell him to allow UN torture chief Juan Mendez to visit PFC Manning and investigate his abusive treatment in Quantico.
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Update 3/7/12: Greenwald on torture chief condemning Bradley’s treatment, whistleblower quotes, protest Manning’s hearing
Glenn Greenwald comments on UN torture chief criticizing Manning’s abusive treatment, while supporters plan protests for Manning’s next court date.
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UN investigator slams US over “cruel” treatment of Bradley Manning
March 5, 2012
March 5, 2012. Bradley Manning Support Network. Juan Mendez, the United Nations Rapporteur on Torture, has slammed the United States government for abusing accused WikiLeaks whistle-blower PFC Bradley Manning during pre-trial confinement. Mr. Mendez has repeatedly sought to conduct an unsupervised meeting with PFC Manning in order to investigate these abuses.
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Update 3/5/12: Mendez slams US on Manning’s treatment, DOD leaks, critics lament Obama’s transparency record
UN torture chief again criticizes Manning’s treatment at Quantico, the DOD reveals administration leaks, and transparency advocates criticize the Obama administration on secrecy and accountability.
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Update 3/3/12: Bradley’s new mailing address
March 3, 2012
Bradley’s new mailing address is: “Commander, HHC USAG; Attn: PFC Manning; 239 Sheridan Ave, Bldg 417; JBM-HH, VA 22211″. Fort Leavenworth is not forwarding mail.
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Update 3/2/12: Manning’s motion hearing scheduled March 15, Jane Hamsher finds Stratfor’s FBI source
March 2, 2012
Ft. Meade announces Manning’s next court date is March 15, when his court martial will be announced. Jane Hamsher discusses Stratfor’s FBI source.
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US Government vs. PFC Bradley Manning motion hearing (day two)
The military judge has scheduled a motion hearing in the case of United States vs. Pfc. Bradley E. Manning, beginning on Thursday, March 15 at 10 a.m., at Fort George G. Meade, Md.
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Update 3/1/12: Amy Goodman on WikiLeaks’ latest release, Naomi Wolf on indefinite detention and solitary confinement
March 1, 2012
Amy Goodman reviews WikiLeaks’ latest release, interviews a legal representative for Assange. Naomi Wolf discusses detention and Manning’s treatment.
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Update 2/29/12: Assange lawyer talks about Manning’s case, Manning leads human rights award vote
February 29, 2012
Michael Ratner, representing Assange at Manning’s arraignment, discusses Manning’s case. Manning has the most votes in a human rights award contest.
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