Bradley Manning Pre-Trial Opens, Defense Seeks 10 Count Dismissal
<div class='node-body'><p>Whistleblower Pfc. Bradley Manning appeared today at a military court outside of DC in the first day of a three day pretrial hearing.</p>
<p>Manning's lawyers are seeking dismissal of 10 of the 22 counts against him. Manning's defense argues the counts in question are either unconstitutionally vague or fail to state a prosecutable offense. Manning faces the possibility of life in prison if convicted of one of these charges -- aiding the enemy.</p></div><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-news-hp-image">
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