10 Defining Moments in the Life of Chelsea Manning
Chelsea Elizabeth Manning is an American activist, political commentator, and former United States Army soldier. She was convicted by court-martial in July 2013 of violations of the Espionage Act and other offenses, after disclosing to WikiLeaks nearly 750,000 classified, or unclassified but sensitive, military and diplomatic documents.
2007-10-02
2007-10-02
Enlistment in the US Army
Chelsea Manning enlisted in the United States Army as an intelligence analyst.
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Military Service
2009-10-09
2009-10-09
Deployment to Iraq
Manning was deployed to Iraq as an intelligence analyst with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division.
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Military Service
2010-05-27
2010-05-27
Arrest and Detention
Manning was arrested in Iraq on suspicion of leaking classified information to WikiLeaks.
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Arrest
2010-07-06
2010-07-06
Charges Filed
The US Army formally charged Manning with multiple counts, including violations of the Espionage Act.
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Legal Proceeding
2013-08-21
2013-08-21
Sentencing
Manning was sentenced to 35 years in military prison for her role in the WikiLeaks disclosures.
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Legal Proceeding
2013-08-22
2013-08-22
Gender Transition Announcement
Following her conviction, Manning publicly announced that she is a woman and requested to be known as Chelsea Manning.
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Personal Announcement
2016-11-14
2016-11-14
Pardon Application
Manning filed a formal pardon application with President Barack Obama.
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Legal Proceeding
2017-01-17
2017-01-17
Commutation of Sentence
President Barack Obama commuted the majority of Manning's sentence.
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Legal Proceeding
2017-05-17
2017-05-17
Release from Prison
Chelsea Manning was released from military prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
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Release
2019-03-05
2019-03-05
Subpoena for Grand Jury Testimony
Manning was subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury investigating WikiLeaks.
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Legal Proceeding