Manning likely to break silence as WikiLeaks trial nears end

Manning likely to break silence as WikiLeaks trial nears end

Bradley Manning, the US Army soldier convicted of providing secret files to WikiLeaks, could break his long-held silence on Wednesday, Reuters reported. Manning has said almost nothing since the trial began on June 3. Chief defense attorney David Coombs is expected to conclude his case for a lenient sentence on Wednesday after calling a dozen witnesses. Judge Colonel Denise Lind could sentence Manning immediately after the defense finishes at Fort Meade, Maryland.