Kevin Zeese, a lawyer and political activist, discusses Judge Lind’s ruling on Bradley Manning’s illegal treatment in military custody; how the US justice system debases the rule of law and enables human rights abuses; the upcoming court battle on whether Manning’s nearly three-year detention violated his right to a speedy trial; how undue command influence (commander-in-chief Obama said Manning is guilty) is preventing a fair trial; and why David Coombs thinks a judge-only trial is preferable to a jury trial.
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