United States - Lengthy prison term for Bradley Manning

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders condemned the 35-year prison sentence meted out today to U.S. Army Private Bradley Manning on charges including 10 counts of espionage and theft. The Obama administration had hoped to make an example of Manning. That objective has been met. Reporters Without Borders expressed the hope that the sentence will be reversed on appeal. “Following the targeting of Edward Snowden, the disproportionate sentence for Manning hits hard at whistleblowers and shows how (...)

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