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U.S. WikiLeaks judge overrules objections on classified testimony
Source: Reuters
U.S. WikiLeaks judge overrules objections on classified testimony
By Tom Ramstack
FORT MEADE, Maryland | Tue Aug 13, 2013 11:14am EDT
(Reuters) - The judge hearing the court-martial of Bradley Manning, the U.S. soldier convicted of giving classified documents to WikiLeaks, on Tuesday overruled defense attorneys' objections over classified testimony against their client.
Judge Colonel Denise Lind made her ruling as the defense presents its side in the trial's sentencing phase. Attorneys for Manning are expected to read a statement from him as they conclude their case, possibly on Wednesday, and sentencing could follow shortly after.
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Lind overruled three of five defense objections to classified information presented during court sessions that were closed to the public and media. The trial included regular discussions in closed sessions of classified information by the judge and attorneys for both sides.
The judge did not reveal the information but said it was proper "aggravation evidence" of the damage the releases to WikiLeaks, a pro-transparency website, did to U.S. foreign relations.
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By Tom Ramstack
FORT MEADE, Maryland | Tue Aug 13, 2013 11:14am EDT
(Reuters) - The judge hearing the court-martial of Bradley Manning, the U.S. soldier convicted of giving classified documents to WikiLeaks, on Tuesday overruled defense attorneys' objections over classified testimony against their client.
Judge Colonel Denise Lind made her ruling as the defense presents its side in the trial's sentencing phase. Attorneys for Manning are expected to read a statement from him as they conclude their case, possibly on Wednesday, and sentencing could follow shortly after.
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Lind overruled three of five defense objections to classified information presented during court sessions that were closed to the public and media. The trial included regular discussions in closed sessions of classified information by the judge and attorneys for both sides.
The judge did not reveal the information but said it was proper "aggravation evidence" of the damage the releases to WikiLeaks, a pro-transparency website, did to U.S. foreign relations.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/13/us-usa-wikileaks-manning-idUSBRE97C0KD20130813