The trial and tribulations of Bradley Manning

The trial of US soldier Bradley Manning has started. He's charged with leaking thousands of secret documents to Wikileaks, some of which allegedly revealed war crimes. But is he a hero or a traitor to the US army?

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The trial of US soldier Bradley Manning has started. He's charged with leaking thousands of secret documents to Wikileaks, some of which allegedly revealed war crimes. But is he a hero or a traitor to the US army?

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Army Pfc. Bradley Manning, center, is escorted out of a courthouse in Fort Meade, Md., Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, after a military hearing that will determine if he should face court-martial for his alleged role in the WikiLeaks classified leaks case went on recess for the day. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Hero or traitor?

Bradley Manning is being tried for leaking thousands of documents to Wikileaks.