On Chelsea Manning’s Freedom
A grassroots effort led by committed activists, which was bolstered by human rights campaigners and prominent individuals, pushed President Barack Obama’s administration to free Chelsea Manning. The United States Army whistleblower was sentenced to military prison for 35 years. She was convicted of offenses stemming from her decision to provide
White House Justifies Chelsea Manning’s Possible Commutation
President Barack Obama’s administration has yet to indicate whether it will commute United State Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning’s sentence to time served, but on January 13, it gave the clearest hint yet that a commutation is a distinct possibility. White House Press Secretary Joshua Earnest was asked about Manning and
Army Punishes Chelsea Manning With Two Weeks Of Solitary Confinement
Chelsea Manning went before a three-member disciplinary board at Fort Leavenworth on September 22 and was punished with 14 days of solitary confinement. The punishment stems from administrative charges the United States Army brought against Manning after she attempted suicide in July. The Army charged her with “resisting the force
Documents From Chelsea Manning Show How Army Is Punishing Her For Suicide Attempt
Chelsea Manning has released documents, which offer a glimpse into how the United States Army is punishing her for attempting suicide in July.
In Precedent For Transgender Prisoners, Chelsea Manning To Receive Gender Reassignment Surgery
The United States Army agreed to provide Chelsea Manning access to gender reassignment surgery days after she launched a hunger strike to force the military to provide the medical treatment she needs. If the Army follows through, Manning will likely set a precedent that could be hugely positive for thousands
‘I Need Help’: Chelsea Manning Launches Hunger Strike
Chelsea Manning has launched a hunger strike that she says will last until the military and US government stop bullying her and give her the help she needs.
Chelsea Manning Supporters Demand Army End Punishment For Surviving Suicide Attempt
Supporters of US military whistleblower Chelsea Manning and one of her attorneys demanded the Army drop administrative charges brought against her.
Chelsea Manning Received Same Sentence As Soldier Who Tried To Sell Information
Manning is challenging the Army for sentencing her to serve around the same time as a soldier who believed he was selling classified information to a spy.
Chelsea Manning’s Appeal Argues ‘Disloyalty’ Allegations Led To ‘Unjust Sentence’
The appeal extensively argues Manning had received one of the “most unjust” sentences in the “history of the military justice system.”
In Appeal, US Military Whistleblower Chelsea Manning Challenges Constitutionality Of Espionage Act
United States military whistleblower Chelsea Manning has filed an appeal and argues a military judge’s decision to convict her of seven Espionage Act offenses violated her due process and First Amendment rights. Nearly three years ago, Manning was convicted of offenses, which stemmed from her decision to provide WikiLeaks with