Shooting at Ft. Hood Texas 11/05/09 13 dead, 43 wounded-(Murder Charges)

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August 22, 2013 Tweets
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Fort Hood Shootings ‏@FtHoodShootings 18m
Jurors will have a mountain of evidence and 45 individual counts to sort through, but also an admission of guilt from #Hasan.

 Fort Hood Shootings ‏@FtHoodShootings 19m
Judge Osborn's instructions to the jury are expected to be extensive and possibly take hours.

 Fort Hood Shootings ‏@FtHoodShootings 22m
Closing arguments are coming up shortly. Follow along for updates on what could be a big day. Possible verdict this evening? #hasan

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August 22, 2013 Tweets
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hilip Jankowski ‏@KDHcrime 30m
Good morning from #FortHood. Today I will be in court to watch closing arguments in accused mass murderer Nidal #Hasan's trial.

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http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_289563/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=tHzm7dND
Jury in Fort Hood rampage trial set to deliberate
MICHAEL GRACZYK and PAUL J. WEBER
Published: Today
August 22, 2013



FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) - Army Maj. Nidal Hasan is sending only a single piece of evidence to the jury room when deliberations likely start Thursday about whether he is guilty of the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood: an evaluation from his boss that called him a good soldier.

Then there's the trove military prosecutors are handing over.

Pill bottles that rattle with bullets removed from soldiers. Photos of Hasan prowling the outside of a Fort Hood medical building with a gun during the shooting. Jurors can even handle that gun, an FN 5.7 semi-automatic pistol, which Hasan volunteered belonged to him during the 12-day trial.

In all, the U.S government produced more than 700 pieces of evidence against Hasan, who hasn't put up a fight against charges that he killed 13 people and wounded more than 30 others in the deadliest mass shooting ever on a U.S. military base.

Yet on the eve of the expected start of jury deliberations, Hasan perked up Wednesday when talking about what he said all that evidence doesn't show - that the attack he admits to carrying out was somehow impulsive.

"I would like to agree with the prosecution that it wasn't done under the heat of sudden passion," Hasan said. "There was adequate provocation - that these were deploying soldiers that were going to engage in an illegal war."

Hasan, an American-born Muslim, has been unapologetic about saying the rampage was necessary to protect Muslim insurgents abroad from American soldiers preparing for combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.

His comments Wednesday were not made before jurors, but instead came during a hearing over whether they should be able to consider a conviction of voluntary manslaughter. Hasan is charged with premeditated murder and could face the death sentence if convicted.

Both Hasan and prosecutors balked at making a conviction on the lesser charge an option.

"There's not a shred of evidence to suggest the accused was acting under a heat of passion as he was committing the single largest mass murder on a U.S. military installation ever," said Col. Steve Henricks, one of the military's prosecutors.

What evidence the military has produced will be given to 13 high-ranking military officers during deliberations, which are expected to start Thursday following closing arguments.

"Passion seems to equate to a motive," Henricks told the trial judge Wednesday. "And I think we've presented several pieces of evidence that motive has been building for some time."
 
Evidence submitted by prosecutors include Hasan's laptop hard drive, which revealed Internet searches for "jihad" and an article about Taliban leaders urging attacks on Americans. There are also dozens of photo diagrams of the medical center where the shooting unfolded, each marked up by soldiers who drew where they were standing - and where they hid - where when the gunfire began.

Jurors are not required to revisit the evidence before deciding whether Hasan is guilty of capital charges that could put him on the military's death row, said Geoffrey Corn, a professor at the South Texas College of Law. Corn is among a few experts who have closely followed the case and taught one of the government's prosecutors, Col. Mike Mulligan, at the graduate level.

Corn said that even though Hasan's guilt may seem clear-cut, the jury may recognize the gravity of the trial and use due diligence.

On the other hand, Corn said, they might start deliberations and quickly find they're in agreement.

"There may be a mood that we want to send a message that this has been proven so overwhelmingly, that they don't need any more time," Corn said. "They could come out in an hour."

Jurors must unanimously convict Hasan of multiple killings, and then unanimously vote to sentence him to death, for Hasan to be sent to death row.

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August 22, 2013 Tweets
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Ken Kalthoff ‏@KenKalthoffNBC5 8m
Closing arguments today in Hasan trial http://kdhnews.com/military/hasan_trial/closing-arguments-today-in-hasan-trial/article_d66c3bb8-0a6b-11e3-915e-001a4bcf6878.html#.UhYIhTTvgoI.twitter … via @kdhnews

 Ken Kalthoff ‏@KenKalthoffNBC5 10m
Late yesterday at #forthood shooting trial #hasan said in court he acted against an 'illegal war' but jury was out of the room. @NBCDFW

 Ken Kalthoff ‏@KenKalthoffNBC5 15m
Closing argument and deliberation today at #forthood Nidal #hasan mass shooting trial. How fast can jury decide after no defense?@NBCDFW

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http://kdhnews.com/military/hasan_trial/closing-arguments-today-in-hasan-trial/article_d66c3bb8-0a6b-11e3-915e-001a4bcf6878.html#.UhYIhTTvgoI.twitter
Closing arguments today in Hasan trial
Philip Jankowski | Herald staff writer
August 22, 2013

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August 22, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/KDHCrime

Philip Jankowski ‏@KDHcrime 43m
My colleague @KDHmilitary is going into the courtroom today for closing arguments in the #Hasan trial. #FortHood

 Philip Jankowski ‏@KDHcrime 45m
Media briefing for Nidal #Hasan's trial today. #FortHood pic.twitter.com/g4nhNEwOuU

 Philip Jankowski ‏@KDHcrime 1h
Sat trucks https://vine.co/v/hebvz1TDHLK

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Rose L. Thayer
@KDHmilitary
Military editor for the Killeen Daily Herald and Fort Hood Herald.
Killeen, Texas · kdhnews.com

August 22, 2013 Tweets
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Rose L. Thayer ‏@KDHmilitary 37m
At the Hasan trial with @KDHcrime. I'll be heading into the courtroom for the first time in a few minutes.

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August 22, 2013 Tweets
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 Jason Whitely ‏@JasonWhitely 19m
Closing arguments begin at 915a in the #Hasan trial. Jury likely to begin deliberations by lunch.

 Jason Whitely ‏@JasonWhitely 30m
VIDEO: More than 90 journalists are at #FortHood for closing arguments in the #Hasan trial. https://vine.co/v/hebtE5peddA

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August 22, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/KCENSophia

KCENsophia ‏@KCENsophia 18m
In case you missed it yesterday, here is what happened when #Hasan made his case in just three words http://www.kcentv.com/story/23205808/hasan-mounts-no-defense …

 KCENsophia ‏@KCENsophia 25m
Here is the link to the hub for my continuing coverage of the #HasanTrial I'll be here until the end. http://www.kcentv.com/category/267009/hasan-trial … @KCENNews

 KCENsophia ‏@KCENsophia 33m
We could have a verdict in the #Hasan case today. Closing arguments start in 30 minutes @KCENNews

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http://www.kcentv.com/story/23205808/hasan-mounts-no-defense
Hasan Mounts No Defense, Rest His Case

Posted: Aug 21, 2013 9:32 AM CDT
Updated: Aug 21, 2013 6:18 PM CDT

 
Last night on the judge's orders, Hasan met with Dr. Lewis Rambo, a religious conversion expert from the San Francisco Theological Seminary. Hasan originally planned to call Rambo as his only defense witness but opted against it yesterday. Still, the judge, Col. Tara Osborn, giving Hasan every benefit, wanted him to talk to Rambo face-to-face.

With Hasan presenting no defense, closing arguments are next.

"I think you're looking at an hour and a half or two hours for closing after 11 days of testimony," said Colby Vokey, a retired U.S. Marine and current military defense attorney.

The judge will then give the jury its charge – instructions on what to consider during deliberations.

The military panel must have a unanimous verdict on all charges for Hasan to be eligible for the death penalty in the sentencing phase of the trial which begins immediately.

If a panelist votes not guilty on even one charge Hasan would not be eligible to face execution but rather get life in prison either with or without parole.

"He may just wait to the sentencing phase of trial to speak," said Professor Richard Rosen, Texas Tech Center for Military Law.

Hasan faces 13 charges of premeditated murder and 32 charges of attempted premeditated murder in the November 2009 shooting massacre on post.

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August 22, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/fthoodshootings


 Fort Hood Shootings ‏@FtHoodShootings 1h
#Hasan objected to prosecutors putting photos of deceased in their closing powerpoint that had not been intro'd as evidence; judge overruled

 Fort Hood Shootings ‏@FtHoodShootings 1h
Judge is going over lengthy instructions before closing arguments; giving definition of "premeditated"

 Fort Hood Shootings ‏@FtHoodShootings 2h
Order of closing arguments: Government, #Hasan, government rebuttal.

 Fort Hood Shootings ‏@FtHoodShootings 2h
Manslaughter off the table as possible lesser charge. Looks like #Hasan's argument swayed the judge.

 Fort Hood Shootings ‏@FtHoodShootings 2h
Jury panel about to enter courtroom for closing arguments; prosecutors will show powerpoint, #Hasan has no multimedia aids.

 Fort Hood Shootings ‏@FtHoodShootings 2h
Today's preview: closing arguments and jury panel deliberations: http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/closing-arguments-in-hasan-trial-about-to-begin/nZYws/ … #hasan

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August 22, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/KenKalthoffNBC5

 Ken Kalthoff ‏@KenKalthoffNBC5 18m
#forthood #hasan prosecutor Col. Steven Hendricks said "He made it into his personal kill zone." @NBCDFW

 Ken Kalthoff ‏@KenKalthoffNBC5 20m
FBI #forthood crime scene video shown to jury in closing argument. @NBCDFW

 Ken Kalthoff ‏@KenKalthoffNBC5 22m
#forthood prosecutor recalls #hasan preparations for the crime, purchase of weapon and choice of crowded place with unarmed soldiers@NBCDFW

 Ken Kalthoff ‏@KenKalthoffNBC5 57m
#hasan admitted #forthood shooting so no doubt he did it, prosecutor says. @NBCDFW

 Ken Kalthoff ‏@KenKalthoffNBC5 58m
#forthood jury instruction in #hasan trial lasted 52 minutes. Prosecution argument focused on showing 'premeditated' crime @NBCDFW

 Ken Kalthoff ‏@KenKalthoffNBC5 2h
#forthood jury returning to #hasan court room shortly. Jury Instructions ready, then closing arguments and deliberation. @NBCDFW

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August 22, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/ChrisShadrock

 Chris Shadrock ‏@ChrisShadrock 49s
Just re-watched the police dash cam video, ends with prosecutor asking what the fire fights tells us... #HasanTrial (1/2)

 Chris Shadrock ‏@ChrisShadrock 44m
Closing arguments have just begun in the #HasanTrial, @AshleyG_KVUE will have a live update in 10 mins on @KVUE Midday.

 Chris Shadrock ‏@ChrisShadrock 53m
RT “@RachelCoxKWTX: Prosecution begins closing arguments in #hasantrial”
 
 Chris Shadrock ‏@ChrisShadrock 1h
MT @RachelCoxKWTX #HasanTrial judge still going through panel instructions, could last 2 hours!!

 Chris Shadrock ‏@ChrisShadrock 1h
Judge is now laying out each individual charge that #Hasan faces, and it is a lot!! #HasanTrial

 Chris Shadrock ‏@ChrisShadrock 1h
Judge overruled b/c visual aides won't go w/ panel into deliberation room, says she'll point out limited purpose of aides #HasanTrial

 Chris Shadrock ‏@ChrisShadrock 1h
#Hasan objected to some of the visual aides that prosecutor wanted to show panel members, #HasanTrial

 Chris Shadrock ‏@ChrisShadrock 2h
MT @FtHoodShootings Prosecutors will show powerpoint, #Hasan has no multimedia aids.#HasanTrial
 
 Chris Shadrock ‏@ChrisShadrock 2h
Quick recess before panel brought back into the courtroom, and closing arguments can begin #HasanTrial

 Chris Shadrock ‏@ChrisShadrock 2h
(3/3) …aggravated assault w/grievous bodily harm, & aggravated assault w/ a dangerous weapon #HasanTrial

 Chris Shadrock ‏@ChrisShadrock 2h
(2/3) …can still be found guilty of premeditated murder/attempted murder, unpremeditated murder/attempted murder... #HasanTrial

 Chris Shadrock ‏@ChrisShadrock 2h
(1/3) Judge throws out att. vol. manslaughter and vol. manslaughter as a less charge #Hasan could be found guilty of #HasanTrial

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August 22, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/ChrisShadrock

Chris Shadrock ‏@ChrisShadrock 1m
"shows premeditated murder in 2 ways… accused went out that day to kill soldiers & anyone else who tried to stop him" (2/2) #HasanTrial

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August 22, 2013 Tweets
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 Jason Whitely ‏@JasonWhitely 14m
PIC: #FortHood spokesman giving daily briefing. Just the facts. No questions. http://ow.ly/i/2WTBe

 Jason Whitely ‏@JasonWhitely 16m
After the verdict, #Hasan said he needs a a day delay before sentencing starts.

 Jason Whitely ‏@JasonWhitely 29m
PIC: Would you call this a gaggle of news reporters and photographers?

We're awaiting #FortHood's daily statement.

 http://ow.ly/i/2WT2j

 Jason Whitely ‏@JasonWhitely 38m
PIC (sketch actually) of @USArmy prosecutor giving closing argument in #Hasan trial.

http://ow.ly/i/2WSIp

 Jason Whitely ‏@JasonWhitely 40m
PIC: Today's sketch of Maj. Nidal #Hasan.

http://ow.ly/i/2WSFq

 Jason Whitely ‏@JasonWhitely 1h
.@USArmy bringing a cot outside courtroom so Maj. Nidal #Hasan can lay down while he awaits the verdict.

 Jason Whitely ‏@JasonWhitely 1h
#UPDATE: Jury begins deliberations in Maj. Nidal #Hasan trial at 1:56p.

 Jason Whitely ‏@JasonWhitely 2h
DELIBERATIONS to begin at 1:45p in the #Hasan case. Jury wanted to have lunch first before considering the 45-charges.

 Jason Whitely ‏@JasonWhitely 2h
#BREAKING: #Hasan says: "The defense chooses not to present a closing statement." Deliberations are next.

 Jason Whitely ‏@JasonWhitely 2h
.@USArmy prosecutor finishes closing arguments in the #Hasan trial after 90-mins., detailing each victims experience. Hasan's next.

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August 22, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/fthoodshootings

Alan Martin Jr ‏@alanjunya 46m
Wanna say thanks again to @FtHoodShootings for giving us all the info at the #hasan trial. Anxious to see what the jury comes back with.
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 Fort Hood Shootings ‏@FtHoodShootings 55m
#Hasan will be given a cot to rest on while he awaits the verdict.

 Fort Hood Shootings ‏@FtHoodShootings 1h
For the record, #Hasan's monthly pay is roughly $7,000, though totaling all his allowances and extra pay is difficult.

 Fort Hood Shootings ‏@FtHoodShootings 1h
#Hasan does not know how much he earns. Discussing charge sheet, he told judge "I honestly don't know" what pay is.

 Fort Hood Shootings ‏@FtHoodShootings 1h
#Hasan tells judge he is ready to proceed with sentencing the day after the verdict is read.

 Fort Hood Shootings ‏@FtHoodShootings 1h
As of 1:57 CT we are officially on verdict watch. #Hasan

 Fort Hood Shootings ‏@FtHoodShootings 1h
Quirk of military law: only a 2/3 vote is required for most guilty verdicts, but capital murder requires a unanimous vote. #hasan

 Fort Hood Shootings ‏@FtHoodShootings 1h
#Hasan is not eligible for death penalty unless he is unanimously convicted of at least 2 counts of premeditated murder. (He faces 13)

 Fort Hood Shootings ‏@FtHoodShootings 1h
Summary of the day's action so far: http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/closing-arguments-in-hasan-trial-about-to-begin/nZYws/ … Court resumes at 1:45 when jury will formally receive the case. #hasan

 Fort Hood Shootings ‏@FtHoodShootings 2h
After receiving final instructions from Judge Col. Osborn, jury members will begin deliberations after lunch. #Hasan

 Fort Hood Shootings ‏@FtHoodShootings 2h
BREAKING: #Hasan does not give a closing argument.

 Fort Hood Shootings ‏@FtHoodShootings 3h
#Hasan's closing argument, if he gives one, will begin in 15 minutes.

 Fort Hood Shootings ‏@FtHoodShootings 3h
Prosecutors: Shooting was result of months of planning and preparation. Key evidence is paper towels used to muffle clanking of magazines.

 Fort Hood Shootings ‏@FtHoodShootings 3h
Prosecutor: by yelling "Allahu Akbar" #Hasan made it "perfectly" clear why he was shooting at American soldiers.

 Fort Hood Shootings ‏@FtHoodShootings 3h
Prosecutor Henricks: #Hasan picked "the perfect killing station."

 Fort Hood Shootings ‏@FtHoodShootings 3h
Prosecutors just finished closing argument: say facts of case are undisputed; only question for jurors is whether attack was premeditated.

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August 22, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/KenKalthoffNBC5

Ken Kalthoff ‏@KenKalthoffNBC5 19m
#forthood briefing on #hasan trial. Jury deliberating on guilt for one hour now. @NBCDFW pic.twitter.com/rh5jsRPnjW

 Ken Kalthoff ‏@KenKalthoffNBC5 1h
Correction! #hasan #forthood jury begins deliberating just before TWO pm. @NBCDFW

 Ken Kalthoff ‏@KenKalthoffNBC5 1h
#forthood trial judge orders a cot for paralyzed #hasan to use during deliberation. She says session could go past 7pm if no decision@NBCDFW

 Ken Kalthoff ‏@KenKalthoffNBC5 2h
#forthood jury takes a lunch break until 1345, then #hasan trial guilt deliberation begins. @NBCDFW

 Ken Kalthoff ‏@KenKalthoffNBC5 2h
#hasan chooses not to make a closing statement. @NBCDFW

 Ken Kalthoff ‏@KenKalthoffNBC5 3h
#forthood prosecutor's closing argument lasted hour and a half. 15 minute break and then #hasan gets his turn. What will he say? @NBCDFW

 Ken Kalthoff ‏@KenKalthoffNBC5 4h
#forthood #hasan prosecutor Col. Steven Hendricks said "He made it into his personal kill zone." @NBCDFW

 Ken Kalthoff ‏@KenKalthoffNBC5 4h
FBI #forthood crime scene video shown to jury in closing argument. @NBCDFW

 Ken Kalthoff ‏@KenKalthoffNBC5 4h
#forthood prosecutor recalls #hasan preparations for the crime, purchase of weapon and choice of crowded place with unarmed soldiers@NBCDFW

 Ken Kalthoff ‏@KenKalthoffNBC5 4h
#hasan admitted #forthood shooting so no doubt he did it, prosecutor says. @NBCDFW

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August 22, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/KCENSophia

 KCENsophia ‏@KCENsophia 1h
If necessary #Hasan will be ready for sentencing to begin the day following a verdict, the prosecution says same day. #Hasan @KCENNews

 KCENsophia ‏@KCENsophia 1h
The jury has deliberated 1:56 @KCENNews #Hasan

 KCENsophia ‏@KCENsophia 2h
At least 2 of the 13 capital offenses must come back with unanimous votes for death to be imposed #Hasan @KCENNews

 KCENsophia ‏@KCENsophia 2h
Jury will take lunch then come back at 1:45 and be excused to deliberate #Hasan @KCENNews

 KCENsophia ‏@KCENsophia 2h
"The defense chooses not to make a closing statement" #Hasan @KCENNews

 KCENsophia ‏@KCENsophia 3h
"He knew what he was going to do at station 13 that day, a station that he made into his personal kill zone" -Col Henricks #Hasan @KCENNews

 KCENsophia ‏@KCENsophia 3h
"He [yelled Allahu Akbar] to announce to everyone in the room why he was doing what he was doing Let no confusion remain"Henricks @KCENNews

 KCENsophia ‏@KCENsophia 3h
"Anything less than premed. murder and attempted premed. murder does not adequately capture what happened on Nov5"Col Henricks @KCENNews

 KCENsophia ‏@KCENsophia 3h
Prosecution just finished 1 hr. 30 min. closing arguments, #Hasan is next after 15 minute recess. @KCENNews

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August 22, 2013 Tweets
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Rachel Cox ‏@RachelCoxKWTX 35m
#Hasan views the FBI's crime scene video pic.twitter.com/8rN6u6Nrar

 Rachel Cox ‏@RachelCoxKWTX 43m
Antsy reporters awaiting statement at #forthood pic.twitter.com/xunc5fvdR1

 Rachel Cox ‏@RachelCoxKWTX 56m
Judge will give 30 min warning before #hasantrial jury panel comes back w/verdict

 Rachel Cox ‏@RachelCoxKWTX 1h
Prosecution in #hasantrial gives cl arguments, Hasan has none pic.twitter.com/tswPgsQydz
 
 Rachel Cox ‏@RachelCoxKWTX 1h
#hasan during closing arguments pic.twitter.com/L02q3CWftm
 
 Rachel Cox ‏@RachelCoxKWTX 1h
A bed will be brought in for #hasan to his trailer so he can rest while jury panel is in deliberation

 Rachel Cox ‏@RachelCoxKWTX 1h
#hasantrial judge gives case to jury, they're now in deliberations

 Rachel Cox ‏@RachelCoxKWTX 2h
Panel must return at least 2 unanimous guilty verdicts for premed murder before death penalty is in play #hasantrial

 Rachel Cox ‏@RachelCoxKWTX 2h
#hasantrial panel released until 1:45 for lunch, judge will then give them case for deliberations

 Rachel Cox ‏@RachelCoxKWTX 3h
#hasan chooses NOT to give closing argument

 Rachel Cox ‏@RachelCoxKWTX 3h
Prosecution has just now wrapped up final arguments...15 brk now, will see if #Hasan has anything to say

 Rachel Cox ‏@RachelCoxKWTX 4h
Pros: sec. 13 was #Hasan's perfect killing section, 18.5' x 9.5' packed w/45 soldiers--premeditation

 Rachel Cox ‏@RachelCoxKWTX 4h
#Hasan had 420 rounds on him, pros says that proves a Kill Load, not Combat Load (30-60 rounds)

 Rachel Cox ‏@RachelCoxKWTX 4h
Prosecution begins closing arguments in #hasantrial

 Rachel Cox ‏@RachelCoxKWTX 4h
#hasantrial judge still going through panel instructions, could last 2 hours

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August 22, 2013 Tweets
https://twitter.com/chrissadeghi

Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 1h
Judge does not plan on keeping jury late into the night. May go a little past 5pm. Saturday deliberations still a possibility. #hasan

 Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 1h
Judge says a cot will be brought to courthouse for wheelchair-bound #Hasan to lie down while they wait on verdicts

 Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 1h
Today's #Hasan trial art from Brigitte Woosley. https://vine.co/v/heOzhbzexHp

 Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 2h
death penalty to become an option, there must be unanimous guilty votes on AT LEAST TWO premeditated murder counts. #hasan

 Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 2h
Quirk to military system. 13 jurors, 2/3 must vote guilty on a given charge in order for conviction. However, in order for.... (cont)

 Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 2h
Jury panel will take a lunch recess and return at 1:45 pm to begin their deliberations. The lunch break was requested by panel. #Hasan

 Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 3h
"The defense chooses not to make an opening statement," - Major Nidal #Hasan. Final instructions being given to jury.

 Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 3h
Prosecution says #Hasan's ammo showed premeditation “It was not a combat load, but a kill load. He knew what he was going to do."

 Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 3h
Closing statement for prosecution is done after an hour and a half. 15 minute break before #Hasan will be given the opportunity for his own.

 Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 3h
#Hasan prosecution closing statement now at close to an hour. Re-visiting much of the evidence to show premeditation was there.

 Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 5h
Definition of premeditation: Formation of specific intent to kill & consideration of act intended to kill. Formation must precede attempt.

 Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 5h
For 32 cases w/ injured/fired upon: attempt premeditated murder, attempt unpremeditated murder or not guilty. Agg assault is option n 1 case

 Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 5h
Judge giving instructions. Options for jury in 13 cases where victims died: premeditated murder, unpremeditated murder, or not guilty #hasan