In her first interview since being released from a top-security US military prison, WikiLeaks source Chelsea Manning says justice “has been served.” Manning, a former army intelligence analyst who served seven years for one of the largest dumps of classified documents in US history, acknowledged responsibility for leaking the material. “I’ve accepted responsibility,” Manning, 29, … Read more
One day after being released from a top-security US military prison, transgender former soldier Chelsea Manning — who served seven years for one of the largest dumps of classified documents in US history– unveiled her new look Thursday. Manning, a former army intelligence analyst, posted a picture of herself on social media with short blonde … Read more
Chelsea Manning was a meek, geeky army private who stunned the world in 2010 by leaking a massive trove of secret US diplomatic records, hoping to spark debate over the country’s role in wars. But she exited military prison Wednesday after serving seven years for her crime equally known for a heartbreaking, ultimately triumphant struggle … Read more
Chelsea Manning, the transgender army private jailed for giving US secrets to WikiLeaks, said Wednesday she was looking to put the past behind her as she walked free from a maximum-security prison in Kansas. “After another anxious four months of waiting, the day has finally arrived. I am looking forward to so much!” Manning, whose … Read more
From graphic videos of US military assaults in Iraq and Afghanistan, to candid comments by heads of state, secrets leaked by transgender army private Chelsea Manning caused Washington major embarrassment and upset relations with its allies. In July 2010, Manning — then a male soldier known as Bradley — was arrested over the release of … Read more
US soldier Chelsea Manning has been released from prison after serving seven years for leaking hundreds of thousands of diplomatic cables and military files to Wikileaks. A US Army spokesperson confirmed to the BBC that she had left Fort Leavenworth military prison in Kansas. Most of what remained of her 35-year sentence was commuted by … Read more
Chelsea Manning, the transgender army private jailed for one of the largest leaks of classified documents in US history, is set to walk out of a military prison Wednesday after seven years behind bars. In July 2010, Manning — then a male soldier known as Bradley — was arrested over the release of a huge … Read more
Chelsea Manning will continue to receive health care and other benefits given to active duty soldiers after she is released from prison on Wednesday, it was reported on Monday. The transgender army soldier, who was jailed for one of the largest leaks of classified documents in US history, will remain eligible for the benefits so … Read more
Chelsea Manning says she can’t wait to breathe the spring air and go swimming when she is released from a Kansas prison next week. The transgender army soldier, who was jailed for one of the largest leaks of classified documents in US history, is scheduled for release at some point on Wednesday after seven years … Read more
Chelsea Manning, the transgender army private jailed for one of the largest leaks of classified documents in US history, said Tuesday she can finally imagine a future for herself, as she prepares to walk free. Manning had served seven years of a 35-year stretch when outgoing president Barack Obama commuted her sentence earlier this year. … Read more
Chelsea Manning, the transgender army private jailed for one of the largest leaks of classified documents in US history, said Tuesday she can finally imagine a future for herself, as she prepares to walk free. Manning had served seven years of a 35-year stretch when outgoing president Barack Obama commuted her sentence earlier this year. … Read more
Manning declared her new identity the day after sentencing US President Barack Obama has commuted Chelsea Manning’s sentence for leaking documents to Wikileaks in 2010. The 29-year-old transgender US Army private, born Bradley Manning, will be freed on 17 May instead of her scheduled 2045 release. She was sentenced to 35 years in 2013 for … Read more
Chelsea Manning, the US soldier jailed for passing data to WikiLeaks, says she has ended a hunger strike because the army has agreed to provide her with gender transition surgery. Psychologists recommended in April that she should receive the treatment, commonly known as a sex change. The move comes after the US military in July … Read more