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In reply to the discussion: Revealed: US plans to charge Assange [View all]msanthrope
(37,549 posts)27. The article 32 coverage EDITED WITH LINKS>>>
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1) Mr Manning inserted software from wikileaks onto DoD database--
Prosecutors charge Manning put software on secure computers to allow him to download classified material and burn it to a compact disc. Manning was assigned as an intelligence analyst in Iraq and had a top-secret clearance. He worked in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility, known as SCIF.
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2011/12/army-manning-hearing/#more-35191?tw_p=twt
After February 11: Unauthorized software on SIPRNET; the Collateral Murder, Rejkjavik-13 cable, and Defense Intelligence documents
Then, remember, Manning came to the US in January to February 2010. Adrian Lamo has long alleged that Manning got help from some folks in Boston. The timeline shows Manning returned to Iraq on February 11, which also happens to be the first date Manning is alleged to have put the first of two unauthorized pieces of software onto SIPRNET.
http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2011/03/05/a-narrative-chronology-of-bradley-mannings-alleged-leaks/
2a-- Mr. Manning performed searches on behalf of Assange--
During the course of the governments direct examination of Fulton, prosecuting attorney Capt. Ashden Fein asked Fulton if, in the course of his work, Manning had a need to conduct searches on SIPRnet for certain keywords GITMO SOP, Julian Assange, WikiLeaks or whether he had reason to visit a specific part of the CENTCOM web site. Fulton replied no in all cases.
Another witness, fellow intelligence analyst Sgt. Chad Madaras, was later asked similar questions. Madaras and Manning shared computers at Forward Operating Base Hammer in Iraq, where they were deployed together. Madaras worked the day shift, and Manning mostly served on the night shift.
The government asked if Madaras had ever used their computers to search for some of the same terms, as well as the term JTF GITMO or the name Birgitta Jonsdottir, or if he had ever used the Net Centric Diplomacy Database. Madaras replied no in each case.
The implication of the questioning seemed to be that the government had found forensic evidence that Mannings workstation computers had been used to search these terms, though there was no testimony that stated this directly.
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2011/12/manning-apache-video/
Another witness, fellow intelligence analyst Sgt. Chad Madaras, was later asked similar questions. Madaras and Manning shared computers at Forward Operating Base Hammer in Iraq, where they were deployed together. Madaras worked the day shift, and Manning mostly served on the night shift.
The government asked if Madaras had ever used their computers to search for some of the same terms, as well as the term JTF GITMO or the name Birgitta Jonsdottir, or if he had ever used the Net Centric Diplomacy Database. Madaras replied no in each case.
The implication of the questioning seemed to be that the government had found forensic evidence that Mannings workstation computers had been used to search these terms, though there was no testimony that stated this directly.
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2011/12/manning-apache-video/
Understand that this search of Jonsdottir happened AFTER she was editing the Collateral Murder video, and BEFORE this was known to the public...in other words, Bradley Manning didn't pull these search terms out of his ass.
2b--And asked Assange for help in cracking military codes.....
In another chat, dated March 8, 2010, Manning asked Nathaniel Frank, believed to be Assange, about help in cracking the main password on his classified SIPRnet computer so that he could log on to it anonymously. He asked Frank if he had experience cracking IM NT hashes (presumably its a mistype and he meant NTLM for the Microsoft NT LAN Manager). Frank replied yes, that they had rainbow tables for doing that. Manning then sent him what looked like a hash. http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2011/12/army-manning-hearing/#more-35191?tw_p=twt
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That's okay. It's been so long since they did, no wonder nobody remembers. n/t
EFerrari
Feb 2012
#31
No doubt, your little list will be given all the credibility it indeed, warrants.
LanternWaste
Jan 2017
#101
I hate to bring history and facts into this...but Ellsberg was charged wth espionage,
msanthrope
Feb 2012
#39
No. The NYTimes did not conspire to steal documents, nor did they direct Manning's actions.
msanthrope
Feb 2012
#75
Can I point out that fifteen years ago, the charge that would be brought against
truedelphi
Feb 2012
#71
Yes. Prosecutors have the discretion as to what targets they investigate and try to indict, but
JDPriestly
Feb 2012
#34
Espionage. It looks like it stems from possibly two specific actions of Manning.
msanthrope
Feb 2012
#14
Yeah--but have you noted that the defense isn't denying this? The defense is arguing that
msanthrope
Mar 2012
#94
And do you think that Startfor will be investigated and possibly prosecuted?
JDPriestly
Feb 2012
#33
Absolutely. If they bribed any government official, they. and the official should be prosecuted.
msanthrope
Feb 2012
#74
"Obama Administration has already prosecuted MORE Whistle Blowers than ALL previous administrations"
progressoid
Feb 2012
#32
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kickysnana
Feb 2012
#53