Daily Archives: March 13, 2020

2020-03-13: News Headlines

RT (2020-03-13). Chelsea Manning showed 'moral strength' by choosing imprisonment over collaboration with US govt — Snowden. rt.com Chelsea Manning's decision to sit in jail rather than cooperate with the US government's prosecution of WikiLeaks is a testament to her character and unwavering principles, NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has said. | Commenting on Manning's newly-won freedom, Snowden noted that the former Army analyst-turned-whistleblower had been "cast into a dungeon" by the United States for refusing to work with the government to criminalize the publication of classified materials. | They offered to let her out in exchange for collaboration, but she chose her principles instead. | For Snowden, Manning's unwillingness to ex…

RT (2020-03-13). Fourth OPCW whistleblower says staff 'frightened into silence' as watchdog brought into 'shameful disrepute' over Douma probe. rt.com A fourth whistleblower has come forward to defend two senior OPCW inspectors who revealed the watchdog tried to cover up evidence in the Douma chemical weapons probe, saying that other employees were "frightened into silence." | In a statement to the Grayzone, the latest whistleblower said they were "horrified" but "unsurprised" by recent events within the organization, describing the "mistreatment" of "two highly regarded and accomplished professionals" as "abhorrent." | The employee wrote that he is "one of many who were stunned and frightened into silence by the reality how the organization operates," and t…

Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers (2020-03-13). Chelsea Manning Is Free From Jail, Faces Exorbitant Fines. dissidentvoice.org Manning speaking outside of the grand jury in Alexandria VA before being incarcerated Alexandria — Today, March 12, prosecutors in the Eastern District of Virginia ended the grand jury of Julian Assange and Wikileaks in which Chelsea Manning refused to testify. As a result, US District Court Judge Anthony Trenga ordered the immediate release of Chelsea …

WSWS (2020-03-13). Chelsea Manning released from jail after grand jury is dismissed by US federal court. wsws.org Manning, who had been in prison for a year for refusing to testify before a secret grand jury empaneled as part of the conspiracy against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, was released following her attempted suicide on Wednesday.

Kevin Gosztola (2020-03-13). Judge Orders Release of Whistleblower Chelsea Manning Following Suicide Attempt. mintpressnews.com Manning was confined for 365 days or one year after being held in civil contempt because she refused to testify before a grand jury empaneled to investigate WikiLeaks.

Staff (2020-03-13). Federal Judge Orders Chelsea Manning's Release From Jail. truthout.org Federal judge Anthony Trenga ordered a jail in Alexandria, Virginia, to release United States Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning. The order came after the grand jury investigating WikiLeaks was dismissed. | Manning was confined for 365 days or one year after being held in civil contempt because she refused to testify before a grand jury empaneled to investigate WikiLeaks. She attempted to commit suicide on March 11. | During her time in jail, Manning accumulated $256,000 in fines. She faced a fine of $500 per day…

sputniknews (2020-03-13). Snowden: Manning Preferred Principles to Freedom at Expense of Collaboration With US Authorities. sputniknews.com Former military intel analyst Chelsea Manning was ordered to be released from federal detention a day after a suicide attempt in her cell, with a US district judge asserting that her confinement no longer serves its "coercive purpose".

Ben Hillier (2020-03-12). Julian Assange must be supported. mronline.org If the U.S. government succeeds in extraditing Julian Assange, it will be a major victory for U.S. imperialism—a promise that anyone getting in its way will ultimately pay the price. |

Stephen Lendman (2020-03-12). Chelsea Manning Hospitalized After Reported Suicide Attempt. globalresearch.ca Manning was unlawfully imprisoned last March (again in May after briefly released) for invoking her constitutional right of silence — refusing to give grand jury testimony to aid the Trump regime's attempted crucifixion of Julian Assange. | For the past …

RT (2020-03-12). What is Being Done to Chelsea Manning is "Revolting" — Lee Camp. dissidentvoice.org US Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning is recovering in a Virginia hospital after a suicide attempt, according to her lawyers. Manning was found in contempt of court in recent months for refusing to testify against WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange, in the government's case to extradite him from London. Penalty fees have been mounting over her months …

Aaron Maté (2020-03-12). Exclusive: New OPCW whistleblower slams 'abhorrent mistreatment' of Douma investigators. thegrayzone.com A fourth OPCW whistleblower has emerged to defend the two veteran inspectors who challenged a cover-up of the chemical weapons…

Dave DeCamp (2020-03-12). Syria Chemical Attack: Douma Whistleblowers Respond to OPCW's Attempts to Discredit Them. globalresearch.ca Two whistleblowers that have been speaking out about a scandal within the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) have responded to the organization's attempts to discredit them. The OPCW has been doing some serious damage control over its …

Global Research News (2020-03-12). Selected Articles: In a Europe Closed Down by the Coronavirus the EU Opens Its Doors to the US Army. globalresearch.ca By Two whistleblowers that have been speaking out about a scandal within the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) have …

Jessica Corbett, staff writer (2020-03-12). 'Finally': Judge Orders Chelsea Manning's Immediate Release After a Year in Jail and Suicide Attempt. commondreams.org Federal Judge Anthony Trenga on Thursday ordered the immediate release of U.S. Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning less than 24 hours after Manning's legal team disclosed that she was recovering in the hospital after attempting suicide in jail. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/lawyers-maiing-motion-release-punitive_0.jpg

Aaron Maté (2020-03-05). Exclusive: OPCW whistleblowers confront leadership's attacks, cover-up of Douma deception. thegrayzone.com OPCW leadership tried to discredit two veteran officials who challenged a cover-up of its chemical weapons investigation in Douma, Syria. They…

Anya Parampil (2020-03-03). Inside the Assange courtroom: Kevin Gosztola explains the US-UK assault on press freedom. thegrayzone.com Red Lines host Anya Parampil speaks with journalist Kevin Gosztola about the trial of Julian Assange. Gosztola was inside the…

Marjorie Cohn (2020-03-02). Extradition of Assange Would Set a Dangerous Precedent. zcomm.org The Trump administration is seeking extradition of WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, to the United States for trial on charges carrying 175 years in prison…

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Chelsea Manning released from jail after grand jury is dismissed by US federal court
wsws.org | 2020-03-13
Manning, who had been in prison for a year for refusing to testify before a secret grand jury empaneled as part of the conspiracy against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, was released following her attempted suicide on Wednesday.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/03/13/mann-m13.html

Chelsea Manning Is Free From Jail, Faces Exorbitant Fines
Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers | dissidentvoice.org | 2020-03-13
Manning speaking outside of the grand jury in Alexandria VA before being incarcerated Alexandria

Chelsea Manning released from jail after grand jury is dismissed by US federal court
wsws.org | 2020-03-13
Manning, who had been in prison for a year for refusing to testify before a secret grand jury empaneled as part of the conspiracy against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, was released following her attempted suicide on Wednesday.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/03/13/mann-m13.html

Fourth OPCW whistleblower says staff 'frightened into silence' as watchdog brought into 'shameful disrepute' over Douma probe
rt.com | 2020-03-13
A fourth whistleblower has come forward to defend two senior OPCW inspectors who revealed the watchdog tried to cover up evidence in the Douma chemical weapons probe, saying that other employees were "frightened into silence." | In a statement to the Grayzone, the latest whistleblower said they were "horrified" but "unsurprised" by recent events within the organization, describing the "mistreatment" of "two highly regarded and accomplished professionals" as "abhorrent." | The employee wrote that he is "one of many who were stunned and frightened into silence by the reality how the organization operates," and t…
rt.com/news/483037-opcw-fourth-whistleblower-douma/

Federal Judge Orders Chelsea Manning's Release From Jail
Staff | truthout.org | 2020-03-13
Federal judge Anthony Trenga ordered a jail in Alexandria, Virginia, to release United States Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning. The order came after the grand jury investigating WikiLeaks was dismissed. | Manning was confined for 365 days or one year after being held in civil contempt because she refused to testify before a grand jury empaneled to investigate WikiLeaks. She attempted to commit suicide on March 11. | During her time in jail, Manning accumulated $256,000 in fines. She faced a fine of $500 per day…
truthout.org/articles/federal-judge-orders-chelsea-mannings-release-from-jail/

Judge Orders Release of Whistleblower Chelsea Manning Following Suicide Attempt
Kevin Gosztola | mintpressnews.com | 2020-03-13
Manning was confined for 365 days or one year after being held in civil contempt because she refused to testify before a grand jury empaneled to investigate WikiLeaks.
mintpressnews.com/judge-release-whistleblower-chelsea-manning-suicide-attempt/265716/

Snowden: Manning Preferred Principles to Freedom at Expense of Collaboration With US Authorities
sputniknews.com | 2020-03-13
Former military intel analyst Chelsea Manning was ordered to be released from federal detention a day after a suicide attempt in her cell, with a US district judge asserting that her confinement no longer serves its "coercive purpose".
sputniknews.com/us/202003131078556890-snowden-manning-preferred-principles-to-freedom-at-expense-of-collaboration-with-us-authorities/

Julian Assange must be supported
Ben Hillier | mronline.org | 2020-03-12
If the U.S. government succeeds in extraditing Julian Assange, it will be a major victory for U.S. imperialism–a promise that anyone getting in its way will ultimately pay the price. | Source…
mronline.org/2020/03/12/julian-assange-must-be-supported/

Chelsea Manning Hospitalized After Reported Suicide Attempt
Stephen Lendman | globalresearch.ca | 2020-03-12
Manning was unlawfully imprisoned last March (again in May after briefly released) for invoking her constitutional right of silence

Federal Judge Orders Release of Chelsea Manning
telesurenglish.net | 2020-03-12
A United States (U.S.) federal judge in Virginia ordered Thursday that Chelsea Manning be freed from jail, where she has been detained for a year after refusing to testify before a grand jury. | RELATED: | Roger Waters Slams US, Shows Support For Manning And Assange | "The court finds Ms. Manning's appearance before the Grand Jury is no longer needed, in light of which her detention no longer serves any coercive purpose," the judge who ordered the release said. | Manning, a forme…
telesurenglish.net/news/Federal-Judge-Orders-Release-of-Chelsea-Manning-20200312-0020.html

Federal Judge Orders Release of Chelsea Manning
telesurenglish.net | 2020-03-12
A United States (U.S.) federal judge in Virginia ordered Thursday that Chelsea Manning be freed from jail, where she has been detained for a year after refusing to testify before a grand jury. | RELATED: | Roger Waters Slams US, Shows Support For Manning And Assange | "The court finds Ms. Manning's appearance before the Grand Jury is no longer needed, in light of which her detention no longer serves any coercive purpose," the judge who ordered the release said. | Manning, a forme…
telesurenglish.net/news/Federal-Judge-Orders-Release-of-Chelsea-Manning-20200312-0020.html

Exclusive: New OPCW whistleblower slams 'abhorrent mistreatment' of Douma investigators
Aaron Maté | thegrayzone.com | 2020-03-12
A fourth OPCW whistleblower has emerged to defend the two veteran inspectors who challenged a cover-up of the chemical weapons…
thegrayzone.com/2020/03/12/opcw-whistleblower-mistreatment-douma-investigators/

Syria Chemical Attack: Douma Whistleblowers Respond to OPCW's Attempts to Discredit Them
Dave DeCamp | globalresearch.ca | 2020-03-12
Two whistleblowers that have been speaking out about a scandal within the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) have responded to the organization's attempts to discredit them. The OPCW has been doing some serious damage control over its …
globalresearch.ca/douma-whistleblowers-respond-opcw-attacks/5706111

'Finally': Judge Orders Chelsea Manning's Immediate Release After a Year in Jail and Suicide Attempt
Jessica Corbett, staff writer | commondreams.org | 2020-03-12
Federal Judge Anthony Trenga on Thursday ordered the immediate release of U.S. Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning less than 24 hours after Manning's legal team disclosed that she was recovering in the hospital after attempting suicide in jail. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/lawyers-maiing-motion-release-punitive_0.jpg
commondreams.org/news/2020/03/12/finally-judge-orders-chelsea-mannings-immediate-release-after-year-jail-and-suicide?cd-origin=rss

Selected Articles: In a Europe Closed Down by the Coronavirus the EU Opens Its Doors to the US Army
Global Research News | globalresearch.ca | 2020-03-12
Syria Chemical Attack: Douma Whistleblowers Respond to OPCW's Attempts to Discredit Them | By Dave DeCamp, March 12, 2020 | Two whistleblowers that have been speaking out about a scandal within the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) have …
globalresearch.ca/selected-articles-europe-closed-down-coronavirus-eu-opens-doors-us-army/5706179

Abuse, Oppression and Murder: The PA Does Israel's Dirty Work in the West Bank
Ramzy Baroud | mintpressnews.com | 2020-03-10
Arbitrary arrests, torture, and violence are regular occurrences in occupied Palestine. While Israel is responsible for the greater share of the violation of Palestinian human rights, the PA is part and parcel of that same Israeli strategy.
mintpressnews.com/abuse-oppression-and-murder-the-pa-does-israels-dirty-work-in-the-west-bank/265612/

Exclusive: OPCW whistleblowers confront leadership's attacks, cover-up of Douma deception
Aaron Maté | thegrayzone.com | 2020-03-05
OPCW leadership tried to discredit two veteran officials who challenged a cover-up of its chemical weapons investigation in Douma, Syria. They…
thegrayzone.com/2020/03/05/opcw-whistleblowers-attacks-cover-up-douma-deception/

Inside the Assange courtroom: Kevin Gosztola explains the US-UK assault on press freedom
Anya Parampil | thegrayzone.com | 2020-03-03
Red Lines host Anya Parampil speaks with journalist Kevin Gosztola about the trial of Julian Assange. Gosztola was inside the…
thegrayzone.com/2020/03/03/inside-the-assange-courtroom-kevin-gosztola-explains-the-us-uk-assault-on-press-freedom/

Extradition of Assange Would Set a Dangerous Precedent
Marjorie Cohn | zcomm.org | 2020-03-02
The Trump administration is seeking extradition of WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, to the United States for trial on charges carrying 175 years in prison…
zcomm.org/zmagazine/extradition-of-assange-would-set-a-dangerous-precedent/