Manning offers his rationale for the crimes , that he did n't want to harm the U.S . He has pleaded guilty to 10 of the charges against him . He did not plead guilty to the most serious charge : aiding the enemy . His court - martial is scheduled for October 3 .
Manning offers his rationale for the crimes , saying he did n't mean to harm the U.S . He has pleaded guilty to 10 of 22 charges against him . Manning did not plead guilty to the most serious charge : aiding the enemy . His court-martial is scheduled for June 3 .