Hasan sends writings to Fox News ahead of Fort Hood shooting trial

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Fox News:

Catherine Herridge, Pamela Browne

August 01, 2013

 

 

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On the eve of his military trial, accused Fort Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Hasan released seven pages of handwritten and typed documents to Fox News in which he appears to renounce his U.S. citizenship, abandons his military oath as a commissioned officer, and explains his relationship with radical cleric Anwar al-Awlaki -- the first American targeted for death by the CIA.

 

Most of the documents also include the acronym "SoA," which is considered shorthand for "Soldier of Allah." Hasan's business card, also bearing "SoA," was found in his Texas apartment after the shooting.

 

Hasan's attorney for civil matters, John Galligan, verified the authenticity of the documents and the signature, adding that the 42-year-old Army major, who is acting as his own attorney, directed him to provide the writings to Fox News.

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Accused Fort Hood shooter releases excerpts from his Sanity Board hearing

Catherine Herridge, Pamela Browne

August 05, 2013

 

On the eve of his military trial, accused Fort Hood shooter Major Nidal Hasan has released to Fox News two pages of the “Full Report of Sanity Board, US v. MAJ Nidal M. Hasan.” The military “Sanity Board” determines whether an individual is mentally responsible for his actions.

 

Described as a “forensic evaluation,” the exam was conducted by a three-member panel. It took place at Bell County Jail in Belton, Texas on December 7-9, 2010, more than a year after the massacre at the military base.

 

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Attorney John Galligan, who is handling civil matters for Hasan, confirmed the authenticity of the documents, and that they were specifically released to Fox News.

 

 

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