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Title: Obama commutes sentence of Chelsea Manning
Source: CNN
URL Source: http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/17/polit ... sea-manning-sentence-commuted/
Published: Jan 17, 2017
Author: Laura Jarrett
Post Date: 2017-01-17 17:59:36 by Hondo68
Keywords: None
Views: 1406
Comments: 13

Obama commutes sentence for Chelsea Manning

Story highlights

  • Manning was convicted of stealing and disseminating 750,000 pages of documents and videos to WikiLeaks
  • Cartwright is a former vice chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff

Washington (CNN)President Barack Obama on Tuesday commuted the sentence of Chelsea Manning, who was convicted of stealing and disseminating 750,000 pages of documents and videos to WikiLeaks.

The President also pardoned James Cartwright, the former vice chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, who pleaded guilty in October to a single charge of making false statements to federal investigators in 2012 when he was questioned about leaking top secret information on US efforts to cripple Iran's nuclear program to two journalists.
    Manning, a transgender woman and former US Army soldier, was serving a 35-year sentence at Fort Leavenworth, an all-male Army prison in eastern Kansas, despite her request to transfer to a civilian prison. A White House statement on Tuesday said her prison sentence is set to expire on May 17.
    The material, which WikiLeaks published in 2010, included a classified video of a US helicopter attacking civilians and journalists in Iraq in 2007. Labeled "Collateral Murder," the film drew criticism from human rights activists for the deaths of innocent people.
    When asked about WikiLeaks in the wake of the releases, President-elect Donald Trump told Fox News' Brian Kilmeade in 2010: "I think it's disgraceful. I think there should be like death penalty or something."
    Though found guilty on 20 out of 22 possible charges (including violating the US Espionage Act), Manning was not convicted of the most serious one; aiding the enemy, which could have earned the private a life sentence.
    Instead, the former intelligence analyst was sentenced to 35 years in prison, as well as demoted from private first class to private and dishonorably discharged.
    A former intelligence official described being "shocked" to learn of Obama's decision Tuesday. The official added that the "entire intelligence community is deflated by this inexplicable use of executive power," saying it was "deeply hypocritical given Obama's denunciation of WikiLeaks' role in the hacking of the (Democratic National Committee)."

    WikiLeaks declares 'victory'

    Earlier this month, WikiLeaks said it would agree to a US extradition request for the site's founder, Julian Assange, if Obama granted clemency to Manning. It was not immediately clear if WikiLeaks would make good on its promise, though the group declared "victory" in a tweet Tuesday afternoon.
    Meanwhile, Edward Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor who leaked state secrets in 2013 and is living in exile in Russia, tweeted his support of Manning, urging her to "stay strong a while longer."
    Chase Strangio, an attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union, which represented Manning, said he was "relieved and thankful" Obama commuted her sentence, and Amnesty International also cheered news of Manning's commutation.
    "Chelsea Manning exposed serious abuses, and as a result, her own human rights have been violated by the US government for years," Margaret Huang, the group's executive director, said in a statement. "President Obama was right to commute her sentence, but it is long overdue. It is unconscionable that she languished in prison for years while those allegedly implicated by the information she revealed still haven't been brought to justice."
    Republican members of Congress, however, expressed outrage.
    "This was grave harm to our national security. and Chelsea Manning is serving a sentence and should continue to serve that sentence," Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, told CNN's Jake Tapper on "The Lead."
    Meanwhile, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, told reporters on Capitol Hill that he considered Manning a "traitor" and said he was "disappointed" about the commutation.
    "If somebody leaks our state secrets, endangers Americans directly, we need to set an example that is severe and consistent," he said.

    Two-year sentence sought for Cartwright

    Cartwright's career was marked by decades of distinguished military service. From August 2007 to August 2011, he served as the second-highest uniformed officer and, before that, he served as commander of US Strategic Command. During his tenure in these posts, he held the highest security clearance, and retained top security clearance upon his retirement from the military in 2011.
    "We are deeply grateful for President Obama's decision to pardon General Cartwright. ... Current and former leaders of the American national security community have, almost with one voice, stood up for General Cartwright. We thank them for supporting a man who is truly one of our nation's heroes," Cartwright's attorney and former White House counsel, Gregory Craig, said in a statement.
    Federal prosecutors had sought a two-year prison sentence for Cartwright in court filings earlier this month, but his attorneys asked for probation, emphasizing his desire to persuade journalists to modify their reporting to protect national security interests.
    "General Cartwright understands the magnitude of his offense and deeply regrets the decision that he made ... He has accepted responsibility and acknowledged his guilt," his attorneys wrote in court papers.
    "(I)n General Cartwright's communications with both journalists, he successfully persuaded them not to report information that would be harmful to the United States."
    One of those reporters, David Sanger of The New York Times, submitted a letter in support of Cartwright explaining that "throughout the interview, (Cartwright) consistently showed his concern that information damaging to US interests not be made public."
    The other reporter, Daniel Klaidman, who wrote for Newsweek, also submitted a letter on Cartwright's behalf, as did several current and former members of Congress, along with military officials from the Bush and Obama administrations, all urging the judge for leniency in light of Cartwright's decorated military career.
    Cartwright, 67, served 40 years in the US Marine Corps and was widely regarded within the military for his technical acumen and work in the areas of nuclear proliferation, missile defense and cybersecurity.
    He was scheduled for sentencing before DC District Court Judge Richard Leon on January 31.
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    #1. To: hondo68 (#0)

    It's spelled "Bradley" or "Bradley the Traitor".

    Hank Rearden  posted on  2017-01-17   18:59:15 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


    #2. To: Hank Rearden (#1)

    Bradley the Traitor

    He revealed that US soldiers where shooting journalists for fun.

    A Pole  posted on  2017-01-17   19:07:10 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


    #3. To: A Pole (#2)

    He revealed what can happen when you give a bunch of heroes a million dollars worth of chopper and a bunch of big bullets.

    Give someone a hammer . . .

    That adventure should have been a lesson to all of us, but that lesson was lost in the static.

    Who do you favor in the Super Bowl?

    randge  posted on  2017-01-17   20:08:25 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


    #4. To: hondo68 (#0)

    For Assange to come to the USA right at the outset of the Trump Administration, where he (Assange) can strenuously deny Russian involvement in Wikileaks, would probably ensure that the Trump Administration was quite lenient.

    After all, this is a foreign national who owed no obligation to the USA.

    Assange and Trump can benefit from each other.

    Vicomte13  posted on  2017-01-18   10:41:31 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


    #5. To: Vicomte13 (#4)

    Julian Assange has been living in self-imposed exile. Credit: PA

    WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange 'to face extradition' following Manning release

    WikiLeaks has indicated its founder, Julian Assange, is ready to face extradition following Chelsea Manning's clemency decision.

    US President Barack Obama used his final days in the White House to allow the former soldier to walk free - 30 years early.

    Manning's release has appeared to pave the way for Mr Assange's self-imposed exile to come to an end.

    Last week the organisation wrote on Twitter: "If Obama grants Manning clemency Assange will agree to US extradition".

    After Manning was granted clemency, they wrote: "Assange is confident of winning any fair trial in the US", whilst his lawyer said: "Everything that he has said he's standing by".

    Barack Obama granted Chelsea Manning clemency on Tuesday. Credit: AP

    Mr Assange, who has been living in the Ecuadorian embassy in London since 2012 - for fear of being extradited to the US - praised campaigners for their role in releasing Manning earlier than scheduled.

    He said: "Thank you to everyone who campaigned for Chelsea Manning's clemency. Your courage & determination made the impossible possible."

    Chelsea Manning was jailed in 2013 for handing confidential documents to the anti-secrecy organisation.

    Manning said she handed the documents over to raise awareness about the impact of war.

    Swedish prosecutor Ingrid Isgren arrives at the Ecuadorian embassy in London last November. Credit: PA

    Mr Assange was questioned by Swedish authorities at the Ecuadorian embassy in London last November, on an sex allegation.

    He denies the claims, but believes he faces extradition to the United States for questioning over the activities of WikiLeaks if he leaves the embassy.

    The D&R Party is a suicide cult!

    Hondo68  posted on  2017-01-18   12:24:47 ET  (4 images) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


    #6. To: hondo68 (#0)

    Didn't Assange say that he would give him self up if they released Mr Manning?

    Maybe its me but it seems that this could be revenge against Assange by Obama for the damage he has done to the demoncrap party. Release a nobody to destroy an enemy!

    Justified  posted on  2017-01-18   15:38:04 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


    #7. To: Justified, *The Two Parties ARE the Same*, Obama a Trump fanboi (#6)

    Didn't Assange say that he would give him self up if they released Mr Manning?

    Yes, he probably will^^^

    IMO, the commutation of Manning's sentence was Obama's way of thanking Assange for releasing the Hillary leaks, and getting Trump elected. The release of Manning was what Assange asked for, and Obama did it.

    Yes, Obama is a Trump fanboi!

    "It's one big club, and you ain't in it"! ~George Carlin

    The D&R Party is a suicide cult!

    Hondo68  posted on  2017-01-18   16:29:03 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


    #8. To: hondo68, tater, GrandIsland (#7)

    I betcha tater and GI are gonna hunker down on Manning's bones.

    buckeroo  posted on  2017-01-18   19:15:06 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


    #9. To: buckeroo, Kanary Kult (#8)

    I betcha tater and GI are gonna hunker down on Manning's bones.

    The D&R Party is a suicide cult!

    Hondo68  posted on  2017-01-18   20:46:58 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


    #10. To: hondo68, Kanary KLAN (#9)

    There is no question the Kanary Klan licked the balls of TRUMP.

    buckeroo  posted on  2017-01-18   21:41:42 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


    #11. To: hondo68 (#7)

    O'bunghole commuted this sick faggots sentence to appease the LGBT's sick twisted libtard supporters. One last effort to shove faggot lifestyle down the throats of normal folk... in the name of equality, weakness and sympathy.

    I'm the infidel... Allah warned you about. كافر المسلح

    GrandIsland  posted on  2017-01-18   23:04:56 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


    #12. To: Justified (#6)

    Didn't Assange say that he would give him self up if they released Mr Manning?

    I think he said pardoned.

    A K A Stone  posted on  2017-01-19   6:54:17 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


    #13. To: buckeroo (#10)

    There is no question the Kanary Klan licked the balls of TRUMP.

    You seem like a very unhappy soul. Perhaps it's your penchant to use homosexual references in your posts?

    Vinny  posted on  2017-01-19   7:30:12 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


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