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msanthrope

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3. They are keeping 21 counts. The prosecution is not giving up--the most serious charges remain.

Reply to dixiegrrrrl (Reply #2)

Tue May 21, 2013, 12:00 PM

May 2013

On edit---the plea was accepted on Specification 14 of the updated charge sheet...

Spec. 14: 18 U.S.C. § 1030(a)(1): The State Dept cable named "Reykjavik-13"

21 counts remain, although it's possible the prosecution agrees to shave off a few more.

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WIKILEAKS PROSECUTOR ACCEPTS Manning's PLEA TO 1 COUNT [View all] Ichingcarpenter May 2013 OP

Sloppy AP reporting--is the prosecution taking the naked plea, or is this a negotiated plea? msanthrope May 2013 #1

1100 days of captivity and NOW the pros. gives up? dixiegrrrrl May 2013 #2

They are keeping 21 counts. The prosecution is not giving up--the most serious charges remain. msanthrope May 2013 #3

Ohhhhh....that AP story was not at all clear. dixiegrrrrl May 2013 #4

Well, it's the AP!! I'm betting the prosecutors shave off another few charges msanthrope May 2013 #5

Seal Team Six member is testifying against Manning--- msanthrope May 2013 #6