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« Reply #1680 on: August 20, 2013, 01:42:41 PM »

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#hasatrial is in recess until tomorrow at 9, judge said they "will continue with the defense case, if any..."
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« Reply #1681 on: August 20, 2013, 01:44:39 PM »

http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime/Suspect-in-Fort-Hood-shootings-waits-turn-in-court--220336721.html
Army attorneys rest their case, Hasan prepares defense
August 20, 2013

FORT HOOD –After calling 89 witnesses over two weeks and two days, Army prosecutors have rested their case against Maj. Nidal Hasan but the admitted mass murderer will have to wait a day before presenting his own defense.
The judge, Col. Tara Osborn, refused to let Hasan present his defense until he meets face-to-face with the second of two witnesses he wants to dismiss.
That witness, Dr. Lewis Rambo, would speak to the merits of the case and pre-sentencing phase. But Hasan said he informed the prosecution two days ago that he no longer needs Rambo. The reason why was not given.
“I’m going to give you the opportunity to talk to him face-to-face,” the judge told Hasan.
“To waste his time being here when he has other professional responsibilities doesn’t seem fitting,” Hasan replied.
Still, the judge ordered the Army to bring Dr. Rambo to court to meet with Hasan, giving the accused every benefit of the doubt.
Hasan dismissed Rambo and another witness and suggested he does not plan to call anyone for his defense.
“If you choose to testify,” the judge, Col. Tara Osborn told Hasan, “it’s your choice and solely your choice. But if you testify, you have to ask yourself questions and you must give answers. Do you still want to proceed as your own counsel?"
“Yes ma’am,” Hasan replied.
 
Prosecutors asked for a recess just before noon on Tuesday to make sure the exhibits going back to the jurors (known as panelists in the military judicial system) are correct before they rest.
In all, Army prosecutors have presented 89 witnesses over the last two weeks, from survivors and witnesses of the 2009 massacre to FBI experts.
On Monday, Judge Osborn refused to let the prosecution introduce evidence that Army attorneys said would have shown Hasan’s motivation.

So far, he has only asked a few questions to three prosecution witnesses in limited cross-examination.

Hasan is charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder in the shooting massacre on post in November 2009.
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« Reply #1682 on: August 20, 2013, 03:59:15 PM »

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#Hasan will make his case Wednesday morning, bc the jdg has ordered his witnesses to be here even though he cut them from his list @KCENNews
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« Reply #1683 on: August 20, 2013, 10:48:54 PM »

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Verdict tomorrow in Nidal #Hasan's case? Military law experts telling me that not likely.
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« Reply #1684 on: August 21, 2013, 08:18:47 AM »

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Hasan said he plans no witnesses. Experts say #forthood mass shooting verdict may still not come today. Jury has 45 counts to decide.@NBCDFW

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Nidal Hasan's defense today in day 12 of #forthood mass shooting trial.  Will he testify? I'm here to watch.  @NBCDFW
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« Reply #1685 on: August 21, 2013, 08:20:20 AM »

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Hasan said he plans no witnesses. Experts say #forthood mass shooting verdict may still not come today. Jury has 45 counts to decide.@NBCDFW

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Nidal Hasan's defense today in day 12 of #forthood mass shooting trial.  Will he testify? I'm here to watch.  @NBCDFW

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« Reply #1686 on: August 21, 2013, 08:23:24 AM »

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Back at Fort Hood for potentially big day. Nidal #Hasan to present his own case, possible closing arguments & maybe deliberations. Verdict??
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« Reply #1687 on: August 21, 2013, 08:30:09 AM »

http://www.kvue.com/news/local/Ft-Hood-Trial-turns-over-to-the-defense-220487851.html
Ft. Hood trial turns over to the defense
August 21, 2013



FORT HOOD, TEXAS -- The trial of Army Major Nidal Hasan continues Wednesday morning in Fort Hood with the case turning over to the defense.
"So I think he wants to get to that point so he can be unrestrained in his presentation of his own subjective motive," said Geoffrey S. Corn, J.D. of South Texas College of Law.
Hasan is leading his defense. He has signaled that he might not call any witnesses on his behalf. His list of potential witnesses only included two people.
On Tuesday Hasan told the judge that he no longer needed one of them. A religious professor has now been removed. Hasan could instead take the stand himself.
"He'll try to explain why he did what he did and of course his reasoning in this case, I think, is fallacious that he was trying to help the enemy or he had switched sides in the war on  terror, or he would argue evidence in mitigation that even though I did all of this, I  nevertheless was a good soldier," said Richard Rosen, Professor of Law at Texas Tech University.
Hasan only cross-examined three of the prosecution’s 89 witnesses over past weeks. Attorneys who are assisting him in his defense have said they believe he is trying to secure the death penalty.
 
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« Reply #1688 on: August 21, 2013, 08:56:21 AM »

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#Hasan will present his own defense today. He cut his only 2 witnesses, but the jdg ordered them to be here, Hasan may testify @KCENNews
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« Reply #1689 on: August 21, 2013, 09:02:22 AM »

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Hasan-Presents-Defense-in-Fort-Hood-Shooting-Trial-220490791.html
Hasan to Present Defense in Fort Hood Shooting Trial
By MICHAEL GRACZYK and PAUL J. WEBER |  Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013  |  Updated 7:01 AM CDT

 
Military prosecutors rested Tuesday, the 11th day of the trial, after calling nearly 90 witnesses. Hasan, meanwhile, might not put anyone on the witness stand.

He began the trial signaling that he would call on just two people to testify -- one a mitigation expert in capital murder cases and the other a California professor of psychology and religion.

But Hasan on Tuesday indicated to the judge, Col. Tara Osborn, that he would now call neither witness. That left Osborn raising her own skepticism that Hasan would seize his last chance before the case is sent to a jury of 13 military officers.

"We'll resume (Wednesday) with the defense's case, if any," she said.

Striking his witnesses was the latest unusual defense decision by Hasan, who only briefly questioned three prosecutor witnesses, and has otherwise sat quietly at the defense table.

But behind the scenes, Hasan has allowed a former lawyer to give The New York Times documents not part of the trial and sent a personal letter to the local newspaper.

Taken together, they reveal Hasan, an American-born Muslim, justifying the shooting as a necessary killing of American soldiers to protect Muslim insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The latest were two emails, provided to the Times at Hasan's request and published by the newspaper Tuesday, in which Hasan asks his Army supervisors how to handle three cases that disturbed him. One involved a soldier who reported to him that U.S. troops had poured 50 gallons of fuel into the Iraqi water supply as revenge.

"I think I need a lot of reassurance for the first few times I come across these," Hasan wrote in an email on Nov. 2, 2009, three days before the shooting.

Hasan's email signature included a quote from the Quran: "All praises and thanks go to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the Worlds."

On the first day of the trial, Hasan had tried to cross-examine a former supervisor about the fuel-dumping allegations, but Osborn quickly silenced him. She ruled the line of questioning out of bounds and not relevant to the case.

Richard Rosen, a military law expert who teaches at Texas Tech University and has followed the trial, said Hasan might be using the media to present the case that Osborn won't let him in court.

"I thought he might use this as a show trial to kind of put the Americans on trial for things we're doing in the Middle East and Afghanistan," Rosen said. "But this may be an alternative means of doing that."

What's in the leaks shouldn't influence the jury, however, since they are barred from reading media reports about the case during the trial.

John Galligan, Hasan's former criminal lawyer who gave the documents to the Times, told The Associated Press that Osborn barring a "defense of others" strategy by Hasan has made him "little more than a prop in the courtroom."

Even if Hasan doesn't call any witnesses, he could put himself on the witness stand. Osborn on Tuesday reminded Hasan that if he did that, he would have to ask questions and then answers his own questions, and not just make statements.

Military law experts say Hasan would have more leeway during the sentencing phase to speak about whatever he wants.

"I suspect if he doesn't take the stand there, it doesn't rule out taking the stand in sentencing," Galligan said.
 
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« Reply #1690 on: August 21, 2013, 09:32:38 AM »

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Day 12 preview: Will #Hasan put on a defense? http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/will-hasan-put-on-a-defense/nZX2N/
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Morning report from Club Hood, where dozens of journalists are waiting to see if Nidal #Hasan will testify: http://kdhnews.com/blogs/case_files/morning-report-aug/article_0220e228-0a5c-11e3-8d57-001a4bcf6878.html

 Philip Jankowski ‏@KDHcrime 26m
76 members of the media here today. #Hasan #FortHood https://vine.co/v/heBIKEImTOp
 
 Philip Jankowski ‏@KDHcrime 33m
I'm headed into the courtroom today to see the first hand if accused #FortHood shooter Nidal #Hasan will mount any defense.
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Tripods and cameras https://vine.co/v/heBwMhab7Ie

 Philip Jankowski ‏@KDHcrime 1h
Much more media here today to see if Nidal #Hasan will testify. #FortHood

 Philip Jankowski ‏@KDHcrime 1h
Back on #FortHood for day 12 of the court-martial of accused Fort Hood shooter Nidal #Hasan
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« Reply #1691 on: August 21, 2013, 09:34:04 AM »

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Day 12 preview: Will #Hasan put on a defense? http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/will-hasan-put-on-a-defense/nZX2N/

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Outside chance of a #verdict this afternoon. #Hasan

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This morning it's #Hasan's turn to put on a defense; if he doesn't, as many expect, we'll go into closing arguments.

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The media crush is back for what could be a big day here at the #Hasan court-martial
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« Reply #1692 on: August 21, 2013, 09:36:36 AM »

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12th day of #forthood shooting trial with #hasan defense to start at 9 am after 89 government witnesses. Hasan plans no witnesses. @NBCDFW

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#forthood media room jammed again for #hasan defense in shooting trial @NBCDFW pic.twitter.com/2GwBGINWUh

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Hasan said he plans no witnesses. Experts say #forthood mass shooting verdict may still not come today. Jury has 45 counts to decide.@NBCDFW
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« Reply #1693 on: August 21, 2013, 09:37:11 AM »

I'll be back in about 45 min. to an hour.      
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« Reply #1694 on: August 21, 2013, 10:41:24 AM »

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Judge says Hasan jurors will begin deliberations Thursday. #hasan #forthoodshootings

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Hasan rests without presenting a case. "The defense rests" is all he said. #forthood #hasan
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« Reply #1695 on: August 21, 2013, 10:43:36 AM »

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Jury released until tomorrow morning, will hear instructions and closing arguments #Hasan @KCENNews

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Jury will have option to reduce charges to unpremed. murder/attempted, vol manslaughter/attempted or ag. asssault/attempted @KCENNews #Hasan

 KCENsophia ‏@KCENsophia 17m
Mil jury must have option of lesser charge so jdg told pros. to come up with what they should be @KCENNews #Hasan

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All #Hasan says is, "The defense rests." @KCENNews

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#Hasan will present his own defense today. He cut his only 2 witnesses, but the jdg ordered them to be here, Hasan may testify @KCENNews
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« Reply #1696 on: August 21, 2013, 10:47:45 AM »

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Judge is going to let jury go for the day. She'll spend rest of day w/ both sides working on the instructions. Closing arguments Thursday AM

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We anticipate charge will be prepared and then closing arguments will begin. #Hasan

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Jury leaves courtroom. Sides discussing preparation of charge. Govt. wants to include "unpremeditated murder" as a lesser included charge.

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#hasan does not call witnesses. Rests without testifying.
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« Reply #1697 on: August 21, 2013, 10:50:37 AM »

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@JAMESNELSON18 Prepare for closing arguments - summing up 11-days of testimony, evidence into an hour or two.

 Jason Whitely ‏@JasonWhitely 17m
@todddawson It was the Army that took so long. Hasan said, did nothing. His standby attys said he apparently wants to die.

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@deservenothing Actually I think we just missed the circus since he's not presentinga defense
 
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Judge wanted to do closing arguments today and give the #Hasan case to the jury. Prosecutors asked for a delay until tomorrow.

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@jljohnson333 None
 
 Jason Whitely ‏@JasonWhitely 28m
#Hasan trial recessed until 9a tomorrow morning when closing arguments will begin. Prosecutors need today to prepare, they said.

 Jason Whitely ‏@JasonWhitely 46m
#BREAKING: #Hasan waives his defense, will NOT testify. Closing arguments come next.

 Jason Whitely ‏@JasonWhitely 1h
Former US Atty General Ramsey Clark says he’s talking to #Hasan about representing him during sentencing, though nothing agreed to yet.

 Jason Whitely ‏@JasonWhitely 1h
Second overflow room set up again for media at #Hasan trial as everyone waits to see whether he testifies.

 Jason Whitely ‏@JasonWhitely 1h
If #Hasan testifies, he’s open to cross-examination by @USArmy prosecutors.

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@Lena3D Indeed!

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@TaylorLumsden Trying to keep the AC running hoss.

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@GisellePhelps Will be interesting if it happens!

 Jason Whitely ‏@JasonWhitely 1h
It’s Maj. Nidal #Hasan’s turn today. Prosecution rested. Will he present a defense? Court resumes at 9a.

 Jason Whitely ‏@JasonWhitely 1h
RT @KDHcrime: 76 members of the media here today. #Hasan #FortHood https://vine.co/v/heBIKEImTOp

 Jason Whitely ‏@JasonWhitely 1h
*If* #Hasan testifies, he must ask himself questions and then answer them.

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@GisellePhelps Yep. How bizarre will that be?

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Trial watchers are split on whether Maj. Nidal #Hasan will choose to take the stand and defend himself this morning. What do you think?

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Very interested in seeing if Nidal Hasan takes the stand today. #FortHood follow @JasonWhitely for updates.
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« Reply #1698 on: August 21, 2013, 10:51:47 AM »

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Panel in #hasantrial excused until tomorrow

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The defense rests not even 5 mins into day 12 of #hasantrial...#hasan calls no witnesses
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« Reply #1699 on: August 22, 2013, 08:22:36 AM »

http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/22/justice/nidal-hasan-court-martial-closing/
Nidal Hasan: No 'sudden passion' in Fort Hood shooting
August 22, 2013

Fort Hood, Texas (CNN) -- Closing arguments are set to begin Thursday in the military trial of Maj. Nidal Hasan, who has insisted that the jury not be allowed to consider lesser charges against him.
The former Army psychiatrist says his attack on soldiers at Fort Hood, which left 13 people dead, was not an act of "sudden passion."
There was "adequate provocation" for the attack because the soldiers were going to participate in "an illegal war" in Afghanistan, Hasan told the military judge Wednesday, arguing against the jury being allowed to consider voluntary manslaughter or unpremeditated murder.

He faces 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of premeditated attempted murder in connection with the November 5, 2009, attack.
The jury of 13 officers will be given instructions Thursday before closing arguments.
Prosecutors argued against the inclusion of lesser charges, saying the attack wasn't carried out in "the heat of sudden passion," and Hasan said he agreed.

 

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