A lawyer for Bradley Manning, who leaked classified information to WikiLeaks, wants to question Secretary of State Hillary Clinton before the trial.
David Coombs included a request sent to Army officials that Clinton serve as a witness and be questioned for information before Manning’s possible trial. A similar attempt to summon the Secretary of State failed for Manning’s preliminary hearing last month.
Lt. Col. Paul Almanza, the presiding officer over Manning’s Article 32 preliminary hearing, formally recommended that Manning face a general court martial over the allegations including leaking classified material and “aiding the enemy.” However, the Army is still considering that recommendation and a trial has not yet been confirmed.
One of the strategies of Manning’s defense lawyers is to establish that the leaks were of public value and their release id not harm U.S. interests. But another aim is to establish failings up the military chain of command, which could be why they want to question Clinton.
Good luck getting that wish fulfilled…You'd probably have more success getting Cheney to apologize for torturing GITMO detainees.
"Bradley Manning, who leaked classified information to WikiLeaks" Well that's the allegation. Did I miss a 'confession' or something? As of December even Fox was still saying 'accused of.' Do we prosecute people in altmedia now?
…who ALEGIDLY leaked classified information to WikiLeaks,
Clinton is not anywhere in the military chain of command.
The defense should call Obama as well, for publicly announcing Manning's guilt before he was even slated for a hearing. Pre-trial prejudice at its worst.
Then again, why not just execute Manning like he did Awlaki? Obama needs no legal authority or oversight- just do it. I dare you, Obama. I triple-dog dare you.