Update 11pm: The story has now been confirmed by the Pentagon.'WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say the Army private suspected of giving classified data to WikiLeaks is being moved to Fort Leavenworth in Kansas in the wake of international criticism about his treatment during his detention at the Marine Corps base at Quantico, Va.
'The officials say an announcement that Army Pfc. Bradley Manning will be moved is expected Wednesday at the Pentagon. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the move has not yet been made public...'
Associated Press.
• Bradley Manning Support Network. See also commentary from Bradley's lawyer David E Coombs and latest news on Bradley Manning UK on Twitter.
Update: Livestream video from the Pentagon. See comments below...
Update 2: 'Military moves to further isolate Bradley Manning with transfer to Kansas' Bradley Manning Support Network.
Update 3: Wednesday 8.20pm 'Bradley Manning's Family Welcome News Of Move...'.
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Here - http://www.leavenworthtimes.com/features/x1551225683/Fort-opens-new-prison
ReplyDeleteHere are live tweets from the conference by Pentagon reporter Julian Barnes - in reverse order...
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by julianbarnes
Manning's mental health 'is a factor' behind his move to Leavenworth: Johnson
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julianbarnes Julian E. Barnes
Johnson says Leavenworth's mental health resources was a "consideration" in deciding to move #Manning
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by julianbarnes
LTC Hilton, Manning's new jailer at Leavenworth: He'll get risk-assessment on arrival, which will determine level of security/confinement
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julianbarnes Julian E. Barnes
Leavenworth may give Manning 3 hours a day of recreation time and allow him to interact with other detainees. Less strict than Quantico.
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julianbarnes Julian E. Barnes
Johnson: "We have assessed this is in Manning's best interest"
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julianbarnes Julian E. Barnes
Manning moved from max security facility at Quantico to medium secuirty at leavenworth. No answer on underwear yet
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julianbarnes Julian E. Barnes
Army official suggests that Leavenworth would provide better care of Manning.
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julianbarnes Julian E. Barnes
Will Crowley get his job back?
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julianbarnes Julian E. Barnes
Will Manning get Underwear at Leavenworth?
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julianbarnes Julian E. Barnes
Johnson: Manning's transfer to Leavenworth is not a criticism of Manning's treatment at Quantico
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julianbarnes Julian E. Barnes
Johnson: the final medical opinion on PFC Manning's competence is not completed.
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Made me cry. Best wishes to you Bradley!
ReplyDeleteSo is it good or bad???
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