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postheadericon Crowdfunded Stenographer Denied Press Pass To Cover Transcriptless Bradley Manning Trial

Attempts to limit the press during the Bradley Manning trial were somewhat ridiculous. The press was not allowed to record anything, even if someone has clearly done surreptitiously. In addition, there was no plan for an official transcript of the court proceedings, either. About a month ago, freedom of the press to the Foundation launched a crowdfunding campaign to try to hire your own professional reporter to attend the track to make a transcript. Even got some great news publications, including the Guardian, Forbes and The Verge, have a press card for extra crowdfunded reporter. The army refused. But the most ridiculous, saying that it was a question of space, but it is a problem that could be solved easily.


The army has received more than 350 requests for means testing, but conceded that 70 to be present in the press room. In an emailed statement, the MDW Media Desk said: "His understanding of the limits of our space based on the creation of fire codes is greatly appreciated"


in previous hearings, the army opened a theater overflow audience with live audio and video streaming of the hearing. Moreover, the army has discretion on which room (s) designated as media rooms -. including the number of parts that are available



A large group of established news agencies - including the LA Times, NPR, The New Yorker, Fox News , Newsweek, Bloomberg and New York Magazine -. asked all military stenographers opened two additional press passes (two so they can be overlaid to change positions) The trial judge, on Monday announced that it would be perfect for a stenographer to record a transcript using Steno machine, which is great ... except without a press pass, I still can not get in. Luckily, reporter for Monday, a supporter of Bradley Manning with a pass to him gave the reporter, but it's a bit ridiculous that I had to be even that.
At this point, it really seems like the military is still very low in . this case, in its desire to limit the coverage details
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