U.S.: By witness counts alone, the odds are stacked against Bradley Manning
- twenty number of witnesses prosecutors called against Bradley Manning, who faces charges of leaking classified information, over a four-day period
- two number of witnesses the defense called before they said they were done — it took them part of Wednesday morning source
- » What could happen to Manning? The man who allegedly gave Wikileaks its biggest coup could face the death penalty if convicted in his case — though the Army’s prosecutors have made it clear that they will not ask for that. Among the people who have testified against Manning: Jihrleah Showman, a former team leader of Manning’s who claims he once punched her in the face, and Adrian Lamo, the “grey hat” hacker who gained infamy in some circles for turning Manning in to federal authorities.