Bradley Manning in 'isolation'? US defends treatment of WikiLeaks suspect

[struggle4progress]

By Anna Mulrine, Staff writer / December 17, 2010

... “Pfc. Manning, as well as every other maximum custody detainee, is allotted approximately one hour of television per day,” the statement reads. “He may view any of the available channels. Viewing time may fluctuate slightly depending on the number of detainees being held at the time, but each detainee will be allotted an equal amount.”

The statement, entitled “Safety and Security = Job #1 at the Brig,” and written in response to charges that Manning is being mistreated, asserts that Manning is allowed to converse with other prisoners “as long as the conversation does not interfere with good order and discipline.”

In response to questions about how much time Manning gets outside his cell everyday, marines at Quantico’s prison say he is “allotted one hour of recreation time per day, as is every other maximum custody detainee.”

Depending on the weather, this recreation time may be indoors or outdoors. “Activities may include calisthenics, running, basketball, etc.,” according to the statement ...

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Military/2010/1217/Bradley-Manning-in-isolation-US-defends-treatment-of-WikiLeaks-suspect/%28page%29/2

[truedelphi]

1. Not sure I have a lot of faith in the military these days

but thank you for posting.

[Violet_Crumble]

2. Well, that's totally reassured me! n/t

[verges]

3. This needs to be kicked

in order to debunk the torture theme. This is much more reasonable treatment than was being earlier depicted.