Bradley Manning Acquitted on Aiding Enemy, Convicted on Espionage Charges

Pfc. Bradley Manning, the former Army intelligence analyst accused of leaking documents to Wikileaks, was acquitted of the most serious charge against him.

The Associated Press reports Manning was acquitted of aiding the enemy, but convicted on six espionage counts.

Judge Col. Denise Lind read the verdict in Manning's court martial at 1 p.m. Sentencing could begin as soon as Wednesday, Politico reports.

Manning is has acknowledged sending thousands of pieces of classified information to Wikileaks. The leaks included hundreds of thousands of diplomatic cables, army reports and videos.

If he were convicted for aiding the enemy, Manning could have been sentenced to life without parole. Manning could still face up to a 136-year sentence on his convictions.

Manning has garnered considerable support among activists who say he played an important role in uncovering details about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Closing arguments in Manning's case wrapped on Friday.

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Odenton-Severn Patch Editor Tim Lemke contributed to this report. Stay with Patch for more.