Manning supporters describe him as someone seeking to release the truth. “He’s a heroic whistleblower who shed light on a lot of things that we don’t know about," said Nathan Fuller, a Manning supporter.
Defense lawyers describe Manning as a troubled man who suffered from a gender-identity crisis. And Manning’s lawyers blame the military for failing to suspend his access to classified data even though he had showed signs of being troubled.
Security analysts say the massive information leak complicates diplomacy throughout the world by casting doubt on whether classified information that is written will remain secret. “There are already people who are being a lot less open in their communications even with each other within the government because of this, so in that regard there is a certain amount of damage he has done that continues," said O'Hanlon.
The presiding military officer hearing the case has until January 16 to decide if Manning should face a court martial. If convicted, he could be sentenced to life in prison.
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