Bradley Manning, the U.S. Army private who leaked thousands of secret documents that have been convicted of espionage. But not to help the enemy.Pte Manning, 25, was convicted of 20 charges, including identity theft and computer fraud.
He has admitted leaking documents to Wikileaks secret organization, but said he did so to spark a debate on U.S. foreign policy.
Considered the largest ever leak of confidential U.S. government files.
He faces a maximum sentence of 136 years, his hearing is set to begin on Wednesday.
In addition, he was charged with espionage, many also found guilty of five counts of theft, two counts of computer fraud and abuse of many soldiers.
Decision was criticized by the founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange, who said that it represented. "Highly dangerous to national security."
Speaking of Mr. Assange Ecudorean embassy in London said: "This has never been a trial.
"Bradley Manning is not guilty of anything, in fact, he was very brave for demanding transparency and accountability of government and exposing the American people and the rest of the world to commit a crime. by the American government, "he said.
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