Obama has shortened the sentences of 209 convicts
- Obama has pardoned 64
- Has shortened sentences for 209
- Manning amongst these, to be released May 17. About 35 years earlier than expected.
Before and after pic of Manning
Manning was convicted (court-martial) in 2013 of violations of the Espionage Act (and other offenses). Leaked classified & sensitive military and diplomatic documents via WikiLeaks.