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JDPriestly

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1. I think that Manning loses his right to remain silent once he is convicted. Not sure.

Reply to xchrom (Original post)

Tue Apr 24, 2012, 10:25 AM

Apr 2012

But I think that is why there is such a delay in extraditing Assange. They want to convict Manning first, so that he will testify against Assange.

Coombs also wants to see transcripts of grand jury proceedings held in Virginia where it is believed the department of justice has been considering bringing a criminal case against Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder. One theory widely held among Manning's supporters is that he has been singled out for harsh treatment in order to force him to testify against Assange who is seen by the US government as their main target.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/apr/24/bradley-manning-lawyer-case-mishandled

Of course, this strategy could backfire.

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I think that Manning loses his right to remain silent once he is convicted. Not sure. JDPriestly Apr 2012 #1

If Manning is convicted, and loses his right to remain silent (?) but refuses coalition_unwilling Apr 2012 #2

More than a few people would say he's already been tortured. nt riderinthestorm Apr 2012 #3