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>> i dont think they probably should even look at the fact that he, she now is transgender. in making that determination. >> now, you know, chris, mannings attorney says hes going to ask president obama for a presidential pardon next week. theyve been trying to use this whole gender identification issue as something that might help them in that regard. how likely is it the president will consider it? >> reporter: not likely at all. you know, a presidential pardon is the highest form of clemency ...

Announcement help mannings case when he comes up for parole? >> in this context i dont see why it would. >> reporter: minahan said a parole board will examine his crimes and how he behaves at leavenworth in deciding whether to cut short his sentence. >> i dont think they probably should even look at the fact that he, she now is transgender. in making that determination. >> now, you know, chris, mannings attorney says hes going to ask president obama for a presidential pardon next week. theyve be...