he didn't say anything, didn't react as the judge announced her not guilty verdict. but his attorney did have a slight smile as he heard those two words not guilty for that most serious charge of aiding the enemy. but at the end, after the end of the five-minute hearing as the judge adjourned the hearing, manning turned to his attorney, said something very low, and did seem to have a slight smile on his face. perhaps some relief that he wasn't convicted on the most serious charge. obviously could have sent him to prison for life with no parole. >> the whole notion of this not guilty verdict, was there an explanation -- did the judge offer any explanation? or did she simply say not guilty? >> reporter: she simply said not guilty. very, very short hearing. about five minutes. but basically, wolf, there's been some contention about whether prosecutors have actually proved that there was really damage done to national security. the defense has contended that