private Bradley Manning

Private Bradley Manning, now known as Chelsea Manning, is a former U.S. Army intelligence analyst who disclosed classified military documents to the transparency organization WikiLeaks in 2010. The leak revealed sensitive information about military operations and diplomatic communications, sparking global debate about government secrecy, security, and ethics. Manning was convicted of unauthorized access and communication of classified information, leading to a prison sentence. In 2017, Manning announced her gender transition and is recognized as a transgender woman. The case raised discussions on government accountability, whistleblowing, and the treatment of transgender individuals in the military and legal systems.