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In reply to the discussion: BREAKING: Bradley Manning Sentenced to 35 Years for WikiLeaks Disclosures [View all]Big_Mike
(509 posts)the Clemency and Parole Commission after 5 years. Many seem to think that it is a slam dunk to get released as soon as he is eligible. Let me remind you of two others, one of whom was military, the other a contractor, but both handed over secrets: Jonathan Pollard to the Israelis, and John Walker to the former Soviet Union. This happened in the early to mid '80s; both are still in jail. And the Israelis are practically begging each and every year for Pollard's release. Clemency is VERY unlikely, unless the President uses his powers for executive clemency. I could see the President doing this on his way out the door in early 2017. Other than that, I don't see him getting out any earlier than 2034 or 2035, depending upon when the paperwork on his conviction and sentencing is completed by the convening authority.