The U.S. Army has released a statement saying Private Bradley Manning will face a court martial for allegedly giving more than 700,000 U.S. secret and classified documents and videos to the whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks.
The statement said Military District of Washington Commanding General Michael Linnington referred all charges to a general court martial.
Manning faces 22 counts, including aiding the enemy.
Manning could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted of that charge.
compiled from agency reports
The statement said Military District of Washington Commanding General Michael Linnington referred all charges to a general court martial.
Manning faces 22 counts, including aiding the enemy.
Manning could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted of that charge.
compiled from agency reports