Thread: Manning faces new charges, possible death penalty

"Following an intensive seven-month investigation, the Army on Wednesday filed 22 additional charges against Pfc. Bradley Manning

The most serious of the new charges is "aiding the enemy," a capital offense which carries a potential death sentence.

Coombs, Manning's lawyer, has complained that his confinement conditions — in maximum custody under a “prevention of injury” watch — are unduly harsh and undermine his right to a fair trial. Manning has been confined in a 6-by-12-foot cell with a bed, a drinking fountain and a toilet for about 23 hours a day, Coombs has said.
Anti-war groups, a psychologist group as well as filmmaker Michael Moore and Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg have called for Bradley to be released from detention. Amnesty International and other human rights organizations have condemned the Obama administration's imprisonment conditions."

Manning faces new charges, possible death penalty - U.S. news - Security - msnbc.com


When are people going to figure out everything isn't a game and carry real conseqences? Another good question would be when are people going to figure out the military is not part of the civilian world?

Originally Posted by Kraker Jak

Hang him in the public square....treason deserves death

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Maybe this kid should have just sold weapons to Iran, and diverted the funds to some Central American guerrillas. Then he can get a show on fox.....

Is he even charged with treason?

If i remember correctly it was one of the original charges.

Originally Posted by deathgodusmc

If i remember correctly it was one of the original charges.

You don't. He was never charged with treason. He was originally charged with violating Article 92 and Article 134 of the UCMJ.
http://cryptome.org/manning-charge.pdf

Thats right it was discussed in here about how it should be or should not be one of the charges. Either way the charge isn't going to matter. He fucked up in a big way and you can bet he will be made an example out of. I dont think he will get the death penalty but he will never get out of prison. Death penalty would be cheaper though. So how much will the deficite affect the the out come?

Originally Posted by deathgodusmc

So how much will the deficite affect the the out come?

I am not trying to pick a fight or be a jackass (this time) but, I don't understand this question.

Originally Posted by hawgballs

I am not trying to pick a fight or be a jackass (this time) but, I don't understand this question.

It was a joke saying they might have to choose life in prison or death penalty based solely on the amount of funds available.

Originally Posted by deathgodusmc

It was a joke saying they might have to choose life in prison or death penalty based solely on the amount of funds available.

oh, ok.