Manning's Article 32 hearing Dec 16 at Fort Meade, MD.

[EFerrari]

21 November 2011

The Article 32 hearing for PFC Bradley Manning will begin on December 16, 2011 at Fort Meade, Maryland. The hearing is expected to last approximately five days. With the exception of those limited times where classified information is being discussed, the hearing will be open to the public.

The primary purpose of the Article 32 hearing is to evaluate the relative strengths and weaknesses of the government's case as well as to provide the defense with an opportunity to obtain pretrial discovery. The defense is entitled to call witnesses during the hearing and to also cross examine the government's witnesses. Each witness who testifies is placed under oath; their testimony can therefore be used during the trial for impeachment purposes or as prior testimony should the witness become unavailable.

Our office is committed to providing the best representation for PFC Manning during this upcoming hearing. Achieving this goal is the sole focus of the lawyers, experts, and administrative staff working on this case. Given our focus, we will not be granting any media interviews or responding to any media inquiries. However, recognizing the public's interest and the growing support for PFC Manning, we will be issuing regular public releases. The goal of these releases is to keep PFC Manning's supporters informed and to assist the media in providing accurate information about this case.
Posted by Army Court-Martial Defense Specialist at 10:21 AM

http://www.armycourtmartialdefense.info/2011/11/article-32-hearing.html

[MineralMan]

1. I'm sure the high-priced attorney paid for by Julian Assange

will do his best for PFC Manning.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

2. Military Justice - Lead the guilty man in for a fair trial and sentencing.

[DCKit]

3. After what they've done to him, I doubt he's competent to stand trial. nt