A felon?   He was convicted of 'contempt of court'. A "misdemeanor."  With the judges  we have now, there are valid  concerns to be a bit suspicious and contemptuous if need be. Too many judges have a 'need' to legislate from the 'bench'. They're way out of  bounds when they do.
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 Joe took a 'stand'  I respect him for it. To defend a traitor to his country, like Manning, while throwing Joe under the bus is pure  hypocrisy, plain as day.