Manning was:

imprisoned in solitary confinement, barred from exercising even in his cell, under constant surveillance, without pillows or sheets,

all this, before the trial.

http://www.salon.com/2010/12/15/manning_3/

http://www.mintpressnews.com/chelsea-manning-chronicles-her-...

I agree with you about all the other people in solitary confinement.