The military judge overseeing the trial of alleged Army whistleblower Bradley Manning has ruled his right to a speedy trial has not been violated despite more than 1,000 days behind bars. Manning’s attorneys had accused prosecutors of “extreme foot-dragging,” but the judge, Col. Denise Lind, rejected the argument, saying prosecutors have initiated “excludable delays.” The ruling appears to end the last of Manning’s options to have his case dismissed before a full court-martial is scheduled to begin in June.
Judge Rejects Claim Bradley Manning Denied Speedy Trial
HeadlineFeb 27, 2013