Chelsea Manning is an American activist and whistleblower, widely known for leaking classified military and diplomatic documents to WikiLeaks in 2010
Born Bradley Edward Manning, Manning served as an intelligence analyst in the U.S
Army and had access to sensitive information
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In early 2010, Manning began contacting Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, and shared a vast trove of classified files, which were subsequently published by the organization
Manning's actions exposed numerous human rights abuses, war crimes, and diplomatic misconduct, leading to international attention and debate
Following her arrest in 2010, Manning faced charges under the Espionage Act and other offenses, eventually being convicted in 2013
She was sentenced to 35 years in prison, which was later commuted by President Barack Obama in 2017
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Throughout her time in prison, Manning publicly identified as a transgender woman and advocated for LGBTQ+ rights
After her release, she continued her activism, focusing on issues such as government transparency, freedom of speech, and civil liberties
Though controversial, Manning's actions have sparked discussions on government accountability and the role of whistleblowers in democratic societies.
Army and had access to sensitive information. In early 2010, Manning began contacting Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, and shared a vast trove of classified files, which were subsequently published by the organization. Manning's actions exposed numerous human rights abuses, war crimes, and diplomatic misconduct, leading to international attention and debate. Following her arrest in 2010, Manning faced charges under the Espionage Act and other offenses, eventually being convicted in 2013. She was sentenced to 35 years in prison, which was later commuted by President Barack Obama in 2017. Throughout her time in prison, Manning publicly identified as a transgender woman and advocated for LGBTQ+ rights. After her release, she continued her activism, focusing on issues such as government transparency, freedom of speech, and civil liberties. Though controversial, Manning's actions have sparked discussions on government accountability and the role of whistleblowers in democratic societies.