Politics & Government

Closing Arguments Completed in Bradley Manning Case

The accused Wikileaks source could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted of the most serious charge of aiding the enemy.

The fate of Bradley Manning, the Army intelligence specialist accused of leaking classified information to Wikileaks, is in the hands of a judge. 

Prosecutors and defense attorneys completed their closing arguments in the court martial proceeding at Fort Meade Friday. Judge Col. Denise Lind will now deliberate and decide on the 21 counts against Manning; she has not indicated when she will rule, except to say she would provide 24-hours notice. 

Manning faces a variety of possible sentences, including life in prison if he is convicted of the charge of aiding the enemy. Manning has acknowledged leaking information to Wikileaks, but has said he did not believe it would harm national security. 

Read more about the case in The Washington Post.

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