The motion indicates the next flashpoint for struggle between the defense and prosecution will be over original classification authorities (OCAs), who made determinations whether leaked information could cause damage or not. The defense believes Manning has a Sixth Amendment right to cross-examine these witnesses and “precluding” the defense from exploring the “relevant area” of “harm” would violate that right. The prosecution, however, does not believe they have to prove Manning actually caused damage to national security.
Manning's Defense Moves to Defend Right to Discuss Harm from Alleged Leaks in Court | The Dissenter
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