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Lawyer: Mental Health of Alleged Leaker Was Questioned

HeadlineSep 02, 2010

And the Washington Post meanwhile is reporting the jailed soldier accused of leaking the Afghan war documents, Bradley Manning, faced scrutiny around his mental health late last year. According to Manning’s attorney, the sergeant who oversaw Manning disabled Manning’s weapon after becoming concerned about his behavior. Despite the claim, the sergeant also admitted that he didn’t refer Manning for any mental health treatment and continued to let him work in his post as an intelligence analyst with access to classified material. The attorney also says Manning is currently receiving treatment, including a regimen of prescription drugs, for depression and insomnia.

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