An article titled “Fort Hood Suspect Wants Hearing Closed to Public, Press” posted to KVUE.com provides answers to the aftermath of the Fort Hood massacre.
Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan, the 39 year old American-Palestinian and sole suspect in the November 5th 2009 Fort Hood Shootings, is requesting that his October 12th hearing be closed to the public and the media. The upcoming “Article 32 Hearing” is the military equivalent of a civilian Preliminary Hearing which would determine whether there is enough evidence to warrant a trial or general court martial.
According to an article by Jason Whitely of KVUE, Hasan’s lawyer, Col. John Galligan, believes that, after the hearings, the Army intends to court martial Hasan at Fort Hood, where the shootings took place; Galligan contends that screening the hearing from the public and press will help ensure that Hasan receives a fair trial at Fort Hood.
The KVUE article reports that Hasan has been charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted murder in the Fort Hood shooting. After the Investigating Officer (military judge) authorizes the conviction, the Fort Hood General will decide whether to proceed with the trial. If convicted, Hasan could be sentenced to death.
This article demonstrates how military courts handle serious convictions, as well providing follow-up to the devastating events of the Fort Hood Massacre.
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