Elizabeth Hillman, who studies and teaches military law, said Manning's attorneys have an uphill battle to clear him of the charges he faces. As a result, being able to question witnesses about the harm the leaks caused is crucial.
The Marines could also be charged under Article 92, which includes failure to obey an order and dereliction of duty serious violations, said Elizabeth Hillman, a professor at Hastings College of the Law at the University of California and president of the National Institute of Military Justice. Co