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December 15, 2011

Rallies Planned for Bradley Manning Around First Court Appearance 
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The alleged U.S. Army whistleblower Private Bradley Manning is scheduled
to make his first court appearance on Friday more than a year-and-a-half
after his arrest for allegedly passing on classified diplomatic cables
to Wiki Leaks. Members of the Bradley Manning Support Network have
announced plans for a march outside the gates of Fort Meade, Maryland,
where Manning will face a military hearing. Kevin Zeese is an attorney
with the Bradley Manning Support Network.

Kevin Zeese: "The people who should be prosecuted are not Bradley
Manning. He is accused of letting the truth out. He is not accused of
doing any, any criminal activity. He is accused of letting the truth out
and he should be given an award for that, not prosecuted. He is facing
the death penalty, potentially. He is facing the death penalty for
exposing war crimes."

Over 50 demonstrations around the world are planned for Saturday as part
of a global day of solidarity to mark Manning's 24th birthday.



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