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September 2, 2010

Lawyer: Mental Health of Alleged Leaker Was Questioned
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And the Washington Post meanwhile is reporting the jailed soldier
accused of leaking the Afghan war documents, Bradley Manning, faced
scrutiny around his mental health late last year. According to Manning’s
attorney, the sergeant who oversaw Manning disabled Manning’s weapon
after becoming concerned about his behavior. Despite the claim, the
sergeant also admitted that he didn’t refer Manning for any mental
health treatment and continued to let him work in his post as an
intelligence analyst with access to classified material. The attorney
also says Manning is currently receiving treatment, including a regimen
of prescription drugs, for depression and insomnia.



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