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Looks like they are still fining Manning $256,000.00.
Her attorneys recently said 'half million' in fines...so I'm confuzzled.
https://www.npr.org/2020/03/12/814974205/chelsea-manning-rec...
edit: downvoted why? It's an article from today, 1:44pm...
This is fantastic news.
Why? I'm not familiar with the facts of the case. And, I further realize that facts are almost completely immaterial to motivated reasoning about the case, but... ... assuming that you (or someone) is a straight-shooter, why is this "fantastic news"?
tl;dr she was a whistleblower facing the wrath of the people she outed
This is fantastic news.
Why? I'm not familiar with the facts of the case. And, I further realize that facts are almost completely immaterial to motivated reasoning about the case, but... ... assuming that you (or someone) is a straight-shooter, why is this "fantastic news"?
Earlier quoted context omitted.
Why? I'm not familiar with the facts of the case. And, I further realize that facts are almost completely immaterial to motivated reasoning about the case, but... ... assuming that you (or someone) is a straight-shooter, why is this "fantastic news"?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_Manning tl;dr she was a whistleblower facing the wrath of the people she outed
I'm wondering if jail is a safer or less safer place in light of the current pandemic. Let's face it, if you got your freedom after so many years only to be handed a facemask on your way out and told - you will need this. Has to suck at some level.
Did something in particular change so they no longer needed her testimony, or did they finally accept her argument that she already told them what she knew and had nothing more to say? Edit: Oh I didn't see that the Assange grand jury was dismissed today!
She attempted suicide and a judge decided that she need not be incarcerated to compel her to be a witness.
She was dismissed because the Grand Jury had concluded today, and therefore her testimony was no longer required.
The suicide attempt wasn't even part of the discussion.
I’ve said it before but the idea of secret courts trying to coerce people into doing things seems extremely backwards and regressive. Maybe I don’t understand this system but it doesn’t seem to be about getting justice. If there is testimony already given as well it seems doubly wrong, inconsistent and hateful.
Earlier quoted context omitted.
Why? I'm not familiar with the facts of the case. And, I further realize that facts are almost completely immaterial to motivated reasoning about the case, but... ... assuming that you (or someone) is a straight-shooter, why is this "fantastic news"?
Because she is being released from incarceration!?
If anyone knows of a (legit) way to donate or make a payment towards her $256,000 in fines, please do share the details.
I'm wondering if jail is a safer or less safer place in light of the current pandemic. Let's face it, if you got your freedom after so many years only to be handed a facemask on your way out and told - you will need this. Has to suck at some level.