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| Subject: US court allows the serf Chelsea Manning to legally change name from Bradley Wed Apr 23, 2014 9:32 pm | |
| Former US soldier Bradley Manning, who is serving 35 years in prison for turning over classified files to WikiLeaks, can exchange the name Bradley for Chelsea to reflect her desire to be treated as a woman, a judge in Kansas ruled on Wednesday.
Manning's name is legally changed to Chelsea Elizabeth Manning, according to the decision handed down by Leavenworth County District Judge David King. Manning will be issued a new birth certificate to reflect the name change. Manning's gender remains male but Manning identifies as a woman.
In a statement issued after the ruling, Manning said she hopes her actions help lead the military and other institutions to recognise the needs of transgendered individuals, including a need for specialised healthcare.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/world/us-court-allows-chelsea-manning-to-legally-change-name-from-bradley-20140424-zqydv.html#ixzz2zlNoOvIu |
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