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March 4, 2013

Military Prosecutors Seek Maximum Sentence for Bradley Manning 
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Military prosecutors have decided to bring the maximum charges against
U.S. Army Private Bradley Manning after he admitted to the largest leak
of state secrets in U.S. history. In a bid to secure a reduced sentence,
Manning acknowledged on the stand last week he gave classified documents
to Wiki Leaks in order to show the American public the "true costs of
war" and "spark a debate about foreign policy." Manning pleaded guilty
to reduced charges on 10 counts, which carry a maximum sentence of 20
years in prison. But instead of accepting that plea, military
prosecutors announced Friday they will seek to imprison Manning for life
without parole on charges that include aiding the enemy. Manning's court
martial is scheduled to begin in June.

 

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