Hopefully time's running out

[Forever_frost]

for that fucker Hasan

Military Judge Rules on Pre-Trial Motions in Major Hasan Case
Posted: Apr 04, 2012 8:05 AM CDT

FORT HOOD - In the case of U.S. vs. Maj. Nidal Hasan the trial judge, Col. Gregory Gross, clarified some administrative matters and then heard arguments from both sides regarding pending motions.

- The administrative matters included the appointment of Maj. Joseph Marcee for the defense replacing Capt. Justin Oshana who was released from duty earlier this year.

- In a newer request, the defense counsel requested a continuance until October, which will be litigated at a 10 a.m. April 10 Article 39a hearing.

- The judge granted the defense request for the appointment of an expert in forensic pathology.

- He denied defense requests to set aside the capital referral.

- He issued a protective order for Department of Defense and Army material and denied a defense request to modify the protective order.

- He denied a government request to pre-admit numerous pieces of evidence.

- He ordered the production of three witnesses for a defense motion to appoint a victim outreach specialist. Those witnesses are scheduled to be produced and the motion will be litigated on April 10.

- The judge denied a defense motion to interview the convening authority and the staff judge advocate.

http://www.kxxv.com/story/17329960/military-judge-rules-on-pre-trial-motions-in-major-hasan-case

[Forever_frost]

Judge delays Hasan court-martial until June Posted On: Thursday, Feb. 2 2012 10:56 PM
By Philip Jankowski
Killeen Daily Herald

FORT HOOD — The court-martial for accused Fort Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Hasan was pushed back to June 12 during a pre-trial hearing Thursday.

The trial was to begin March 5 but military judge Col. Gregory Gross ruled it should be delayed three months, at the request of Hasan's defense counsel.

Hasan is charged with 13 counts of pre-meditated murder and 32 counts of attempted, pre-meditated murder. If convicted, he could face the death penalty. The 40-year-old major is accused of carrying out the Nov. 5, 2009, mass shooting at Fort Hood's Soldier Readiness Processing Center that left 13 dead.

As in previous court appearances, Hasan wore an Army combat uniform and a green beanie hat. Armed Fort Hood police escorted him in and out of the courtroom in a wheelchair. He was paralyzed when shot by Fort Hood police on the day of the incident.

Government-appointed lead defense attorney Lt. Kris R. Poppe cited the large amount of material attorneys must sift through and the need for mitigation

expert Tim Semmerling to complete a background investigation on Hasan as reasons for the requested delay.

Mitigation experts are employed in death penalty cases to develop psychological profiles and personal histories of defendants.

Although Gross sided with the defense, the judge did not grant the request for a July trial date. He said the defense showed enough evidence to grant the continuance, but chided the mitigation expert for not having completed his investigation.

"I am not convinced that this case has been (Semmerling's) top priority," said Gross.

Semmerling was not present at the hearing.

At the government's expense, the defense hired Semmerling as an expert in April 2010. Since then, he has billed the government for 1,600 hours of work at a cost of more than $250,000, lead prosecutor Lt. Col. Steve Henricks told the court.

Poppe said Semmerling is researching Hasan's family, cultural and religious backgrounds, as well as his medical history.

In addition, Poppe said the defense has received more than 60,000 pages of documents regarding Hasan's case from the government since December. Prior to that, the defense already had amassed 320,000 pages of documents.

"The amount of discovery is mind-boggling," Poppe told the court.

Gross also granted a defense request for a jury selection expert, who will assist in questioning prospective members of the panel of Army officers from Fort Sill, Okla., who will serve as the jury. The military judge denied an additional defense motion for a pre-trial publicity expert.

Other requests

The defense also asked to review notes of conversations President Barack Obama and top Defense Department officials have had about Hasan to determine if they've had any unlawful influence on those involved in the case.

Poppe also asked permission to privately interview former Fort Hood and III Corps commander Gen. Robert W. Cone and Fort Hood's leading legal adviser about similar issues.

The government asked for a protective order to be placed on documents pertaining to Defense and State department investigations of Hasan.

His former attorney, retired Col. John Galligan, said those documents likely pertain to investigations into Hasan's association with Anwar al-Awlaki, an American-born al-Qaida operative who was a public face for the terrorist group. Al-Awlaki died during a U.S. military strike in Yemen in September.

Gross did not make a ruling on those requests.

Hasan also voluntarily released Capt. Justin Oshana from his defense team Thursday. Oshana is leaving the military in May.

Asked whether he would rejoin the defense to replace the officer, Galligan said, "Stay tuned."

Contact Philip Jankowski at philipj@kdhnews.com or (254) 501-7553. Follow him on Twitter at KDHcrime.

http://www.kdhnews.com/news/story.aspx?s=63990

[IHaveAMustang]

I know a 50 round box of 9mm, is about ~$15.00

Can't we just spend 0.30c and end this already?

[ceyko]

At the government's expense, the defense hired Semmerling as an expert in April 2010. Since then, he has billed the government for 1,600 hours of work at a cost of more than $250,000, lead prosecutor Lt. Col. Steve Henricks told the court.

Am I understanding correctly - that the taxpayers have spent 250K on this asshole's defense?

[tazz007]

I know a 50 round box of 9mm, is about ~$15.00

Can't we just spend 0.30c and end this already?

You do that. And I'll be his defense team, and build him a bullet proof vest.
(It has to be fair right?)





Now where did I put my Elmer's glue and paper?

[Forever_frost]

Am I understanding correctly - that the taxpayers have spent 250K on this asshole's defense?

Yep. We're paying for it. The 'Major' should have his pay seized. From what I understand, he's still getting paid