WikiLeaks Gives $15k To Bradley Manning Defense

Posted by CmdrTaco on Thursday January 13, 2011 @04:36AM from the gonna-be-brutal dept.

wiredmikey writes "The Web site supporting Bradley Manning, the Army soldier charged with leaking a massive number of US classified information to WikiLeaks, posted an announcement on its site today, saying that WikiLeaks had transferred $15,100 to the legal trust account of Manning's attorney. WikiLeaks has been publicly soliciting donations specifically for the expenses of Manning's legal defense following his arrest in May 2010. The contribution by WikiLeaks brings the total funds raised and transferred to Bradley's civilian legal defense team, led by attorney David Coombs, to over $100,000. Supporters say that a 'vigorous defense' for Manning is estimated to cost $115,000."

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Re:Due Process by couchslug · 2011-01-13 05:18 · Score: 1, Redundant

Then go read the UCMJ and see for yourself. He continues to draw pay and allowances, BTW.
He knew the rules, broke them with premeditation, and can still luxuriate in comparatively cozy military confinement. I'd prefer that to a civilian jail any day.

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