PBS NewsHour

Military to Handle Bradley Manning's Request to Be 'Chelsea'

Clip: 08/23/2013 | 9m 40s

Bradley Manning's request to be able live as a woman raises questions about transgender issues in the military. The U.S. soldier is sentenced to 35 years in prison. Will he be able to receive hormone therapy treatments behind bars? Ray Suarez speaks with Allyson Robinson, a private U.S. military consultant and LGBT advocate.

Aired: 08/23/13

Rating: NR

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