Manning defense may focus on mental state

HAGERSTOWN, Md. - The defense attorney for an Army intelligence analyst suspected to leaking classified information to WikiLeaks is focusing on the soldier's mental state.

A list of 48 prospective defense witnesses released Saturday by attorney David Coombs includes 15 who would testify at a Dec. 16 hearing about Pfc. Bradley Manning's mental, emotional or behavioral issues.

The prospective witness list also includes President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, but military justice experts say they are unlikely to be subpoenaed.

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Manning is charged with 22 counts, including aiding the enemy. The hearing next week at Fort Meade is to determine whether he will be court-martialed.

[usunus]

That a person like Manning was in the U.S military speaks volumes about the methods of military recruitment.

[John782011]

Still can't believe he had such unfettered access though.

[John782011]

You do not download for months on end using seruptitious tools and software. Secondly, from what I have read, manning was not in a position where he would be subject to PTSD. So bring on the defense, it will not work in an Article 38 proceeding nor in a General Courts Martial.

[FreshxWater]

The "mental state" of Manning? What about the mental state of G. W. Bush? A half million people slaughtered on the known lies of one informer called "Curve Ball". Manning is in prison for telling the truth and Bush/Cheney monetarily profile on blood! Good example for our children! Good job on reporting Corporate Media!

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