How a Former US Marine Intelligence Officer Views the Manning Trial

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Bradley Manning’s court-martial has particular resonance with those serving in the military, given his role in military intelligence.

Andrew Borene is a former US Marine military intelligence officer and currently an attorney.

He was on active duty from 2001 to 2004, during the invasion of Iraq.

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