Army won't drop charges against Bradley Manning. (VIDEO)

In Fort Meade, Maryland, the pre-trial hearings for Private First Class Bradley Manning continued on Tuesday, and a military judge said the government will not dismiss charges against the accused WikiLeaks source.

Attorneys for Manning hoped to have charges dismissed due to the absence of a speedy trial - Pfc Manning has been held for 1,000 days, although his formal court-martial will not begin until June. RT's Liz Wahl has the latest in the allegations against Pfc Manning.