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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Military Moves to Further Isolate Bradley Manning with Transfer to Kansas


Alleged WikiLeaks source to be moved away from attorney and DC-area backers; however, Kansas residents already preparing to spearhead support

"The military and Administration has been shocked by the support Bradley Manning has garnered globally–specifically at the gates of Quantico, Virginia. Last month, 500 supporters rallied near the Marine brig where PFC Manning has been held since August 2010. It wasn’t a secret that we were preparing to rally one to two thousand for an upcoming DC-area pre-trial hearing," explains Jeff Paterson of Courage to Resist and the Bradley Manning Support Network.

"PFC Manning’s transfer from Virginia to Kansas limits his access to his civilian attorney David Coombs of Rhode Island. It also severely limits visitation opportunities by his East Coast family and friends," explains attorney Kevin Zeese, an organizer with the Bradley Manning Support Network.'

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