Courtroom illustration by Clark Stoeckley
NATHAN FULLER of BMSN
30 Nov: Bradley Manning exhausted all avenues to end harsh treatment
Tweets @nathanLfuller:
”However, Manning filed several grievance forms, and whenever he handed them to guards by hand, they seemed to disappear.”
”Recess amid gov cross-examination of Manning, reminding that in Army-written reports he frequently reported good treatment from guards.”
”Oltman wasn't at the brig as often as Blenis, but Oltman said Brad would stay on POI indefinitely regardless of Dr reviews”
KEVIN GOSZTOLA
30 Nov: Bradley Manning's 'Unlawful pretrial punishment' hearing – day 4
30 Nov: Bradley Manning was ordered to sign 'voluntary statements' at Quantico
Tweets @kgosztola:
”Bradley Manning: 'Didn’t want anyone to get targeted for being associated in any way or form with me'.”
”Fein made it pretty clear to court that Bradley Manning was forced to sign "voluntary statements" by Quantico Brig officers”
”Manning has essentially testified he was coerced into putting information about whether he was suicidal onto a form by Quantico guards”
”Bradley Manning on the chaplain meeting detainees at Quantico: 'I’m not a religious person so I don’t need prayers'.”
ALEXA O'BRIEN
Tweets @carwinb:
”#Manning said did not discussed case or treatment at visits b/c visits were recorded, and because he dealt with matters through counsel."
”When MAJ Fein asked which of 2 officers reporting on his conditions to his current Army command 'were the best' #Manning said, 'both'.”
”Especially noteworthy #Manning testimony is respectful, even deferential to Armed Services, his Quantico guards, his command, other soldiers”
”Bradley #Manning is funny and charming (and even disarming to even MAJ Fein USG prosecutor.) Earnest is the best word, and confident too.”
MICHAEL RATNER of Centre for Constitutional Rights
30 Nov: Democracy Now interview with Michael Ratner
ARUN RATH
29 Nov: WikiLeaks suspect – 'I remember thinking I'm going to die.
28 Nov: Psychiatrists testify to WikiLeaks suspect's mental state.
Tweets @ArunRath:
”Short break for #Manning from prosecution X-exam. He's been describing being ordered to fill out 'voluntary' statements”
”on stand #Manning a very capable witness yesterday: articulate, modest, likeable. Prosecution's approach to cross will be interesting”
”#Manning still testifying about treatment in Quantico, deprived of all clothing and his glasses after being put on suicide watch”
”#Manning was a little nervous and clipped at first, but quickly became relaxed, smiling frequently, even laughing. Looked healthy”
”#Manning donned the suicide smock to show how odd, bulky, uncomfortable. became stuck in it once, needed assistance”
BRETT BROWNELL (at Mother Jones)
30 Nov: Bradley Manning Takes the Stand
ADAM KLASFELD (of Courthouse News Service)
30 Nov: Bradley Manning Testifies for First Time in Court-martial
29 Nov: Doctor Objected to Manning's Confinement
28 Nov: Quantico was Wrong Place for Manning, Chief Says
Tweets @onearmedmaninc:
"Still praised staff - that's constant. But under grievances field, indicated that he [Brad] started challenging prevention of injury status"
"Fulsome praise from #Manning for "very professional" staff, slight change when started challenging confinement status in Jan. 2011."
"Two long days and nights at Ft. Meade for #Manning / Quantico hearings. First two hearings stretched past 8pm. Press comes bright and early"
"Also, Col. Oltman, the witness, received the email, and sent reply with signature 'Sam I Am.' (3 of 3)"
"Today, revealed that author of couplets was the brig's Judge Advocate General, Lt. Col. Greer... (2 of 3)"
"Yesterday, revealed that Quantico staffer sent email parody of "Green Eggs and Ham" about guards taking away #Manning's underwear. (1 of ?)"
"Quantico chief: #Manning should have been held there 90 days max, not 9 mths..."
GLENN GREENWALD (at the Guardian)
30 Nov: Bradley Manning – A tale of liberty lost in America
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