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Chelsea Manning sentence commuted following massive public outcry from across the political spectrum
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, January 17, 2017
Contact: Evan Greer, 978-852-6457, press@fightforthefuture.org
The White House just announced that President Obama has commuted the majority of imprisoned whistleblower Chelsea Manning’s sentence 35 year sentence. She will be released on May 17th, 2017 having already served more than 6 years, longer than any other whistleblower in U.S. history.
Evan Greer, campaign director of Fight for the Future, who has been an ardent supporter of Chelsea’s and speaks to her on the phone on a regular basis, released the following statement:
“Chelsea’s release is massive victory for free speech, human rights, and democracy. As someone who has become friends with Chelsea over the last year, but has never had a chance to see her face or give her a hug, I’m overjoyed that she will be able to share her beautiful self with the world. She has so much to offer, and her freedom will be a testament to the power of grassroots organizing. I’m so excited for the world to get to know her as the compassionate, intelligent, and kind person who she is.”
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For the future,
-Evan
P.S. We’ve dedicated countless hours to help get Chelsea Manning free. Will you chip in to support our crucial work so we can secure more victories?
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[1] NBC News: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/president-obama-commutes-chelsea-manning-s-sentence-n708046
[2] FFTF Press release: http://tumblr.fightforthefuture.org/post/156009700778/chelsea-manning-sentence-commuted-following