The sentencing hearing for U.S. Army whistleblower Bradley Manning continues today at Fort Meade, Maryland. Manning is expected to give a statement for the first time since February when he acknowledged leaking classified documents to WikiLeaks, saying he wanted to show the American public the “true costs of war.” On Tuesday, Manning’s defense attorney argued the military failed to recognize Manning was suffering from mental health problems that should have triggered his removal from a war zone at the time of the leaks, including a gender identity crisis. The defense’s case could wrap as early as today, and a decision on Manning’s sentence could immediately follow.