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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Chelsea Manning could face another court-martial for running for Congress — here’s why

Chelsea Manning officially announced a Senate campaign last week. Military lawyers say the decision has made Manning vulnerable to new prosecution.

What’s going on?

In the days after Manning announced her candidacy, many questioned whether she fulfilled the constitutional requirements to become a senator, given that she has multiple felony convictions.

Manning silenced critics on Thursday when she obtained her certificate of candidacyfrom the Maryland State Board of Elections.

However, Manning’s decision has made her susceptible to future prosecution, military law experts told the Daily Caller News Foundation. That’s because Manning is still considered an active-duty military member — who is non-paid and on excess-leave while she appeals her convictions — and active-duty military are prohibited from participating in partisan political activities, such as running for Congress as a Democrat.

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6 comments:

Anonymous said...

I would like nothing better than seeing that "shim" be court-martialed and sent to prison for treason.

Anonymous said...

Lock that freak up. Obama is such an arse for releasing HIM!! However im sure MD will give this loser sanctuary. Why anyone would vote for him is beyond me but once again MD democrats are..heads up the arse central

Anonymous said...

Damn, "girl", do something with that hair!

Anonymous said...

Doesn't being a "convicted felon" make her overqualified for a senate job?

Anonymous said...

He's a guy, period. XY doesn't lie. Adam's apple, penis, gonads.

I've never dated a girl with any of that equipment.

Anonymous said...

Why do people refer to Manning as "her" Check his chromosomal DNA. Betcha it say XY.