Obama commuted Manning 's sentence on 17 January 2017 .
In September 2016 , Assange said he would agree to U.S. prison in exchange for President Obama granting Chelsea Manning clemency .
President commuted Chelsea Manning 's sentence on 17 January 2017 .
In September 2016 , Assange said he would agree to U.S. prison in exchange for President Obama granting Chelsea Manning clemency .