Military Tightens Media Rules in Leaks Case

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Army Judge Raises Burden in Private’s Trial on Leaks

A judge ruled that prosecutors must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Pfc. Bradley Manning had “reason to believe” that files he leaked could be used to harm the United States or to aid a foreign power.

Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/11/us/military-tightens-media-rules-in-leaks-case.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0

The new rules ban cellphones and air cards from the building and require that wireless Internet service be turned off when court is in session. A technician installed a device designed to sound an alarm if a cellphone is detected