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Attorney: Hasan Has More Restrictions

2010-01-01

The NYT thinks this is a problem as they regurgitate the attorney's press release.

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- The Fort Hood mass shooting suspect's attorney says his client is treated more harshly than other soldiers suspected of crimes.

The mass assault and multiple murder Major Hasan committed is a bit harsher than the usual single murder/rape/assault other soldiers who are arrested are suspected of committing.

Attorney John Galligan says Maj. Nidal Hasan has excessive restrictions -- including a ban on visitors when his attorneys are in his hospital room. Galligan says he can't work on Hasan's case because he needs to meet with Hasan and one of his relatives at the same time.

This is why legal pads were invented.

Fort Hood officials didn't return calls seeking comment Thursday.

"We don't have time to answer egregiously stupid questions. Call back when you have something intelligent to say. Thank you."

Hasan is at a San Antonio military hospital, recovering from wounds that left him paralyzed. Hasan is charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder in the Nov. 5 shooting. He was shot by base police, authorities have said.

Posted by:Steve White

#9 I'm sure he needs them both in the room at the same time for the purposes of colluding up a consistent line of bull. I don't see a compelling reason to prevent lawyers from facilitating perjury in this case. It's not like they can lie their way into an innocent verdict. From the standpoint of taking the trial to the people via the media - I don't think that will be a successful strategy in this case.

Posted by: Super Hose 2010-01-01 14:00

#8 they should restrict his air supply, that would save us time and money on a court case and his medical bills

Posted by: chris 2010-01-01 13:19

#7 Galligan says he can't work on Hasan's case because he needs to meet with Hasan and one of his relatives at the same time.

Uh huh...there's no legit reason why he needs to meet with both at the same time.

Posted by: Frank G 2010-01-01 12:54

#6 Galligan says he can't work on Hasan's case because he needs to meet with Hasan and one of his relatives at the same time.

There's two little things called 'video-teleconferencing' and 'skype'. Perhaps he's heard of them.

Posted by: Pappy 2010-01-01 12:49

#5 String the SoB up from the nearest tree.....slowly.

You ARE referring to he Attorney?
Aren't you?

Posted by: Redneck Jim 2010-01-01 11:49

#4 Think about the severe restrictions placed upon his victims.

Posted by: Mike Hunt 2010-01-01 10:58

#3 The Fort Hood mass shooting suspect's attorney says his client is treated more harshly than other soldiers suspected of crimes

This isn't "a crime"; it's terrorism and/or treason.

Posted by: WolfDog 2010-01-01 10:37

#2 Too bad, so sad.........and my femto-violin is in the shop too.

String the SoB up from the nearest tree.....slowly.

Posted by: AlanC 2010-01-01 08:50

#1 The Fort Hood mass shooting suspect's attorney says his client is treated more harshly than other soldiers suspected of crimes.
On the other hand, most soldiers aren't accused of killing 13 fellow soldiers. I have no sympathy for Hasan, his attorney, or Hasan's family. Only for his victims.

Posted by: Rambler in Virginia 2010-01-01 00:12

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