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In reply to the discussion: To the Manning defenders... [View all]NavyDem
(570 posts)over the classified information in that facility. As I recall, at least one of his direct superiors was reduced in rank for dereliction of duty due to these security concerns.
Another flub on the part of the government, is that they cannot produce the paperwork he signed indicating that he understood his responsibilities for safeguarding the classified information. Most likely that would have been in the form of a Systems Security Access Authorization form, or more basically a user form for access to DoD computers (required for all DoD computers, classified or not). The other form would be his SF-312 when he was granted his clearance.
That being said, the whole "You didn't stop me, so I didn't do anything wrong" defense will not hold with any person that holds a security clearance (most likely the majority of his jurors when/if this goes to court martial).