Nidal Hasan has been representing himself in his trial for the murder of military personnel at Ford Hood. Now his standby lawyers reportedly either want to take over or jump ship. They say he is working “in concert” with the prosecution to get the death penalty.
Stand-by counsel believes #Hasan is attempting to get the death penalty. #forthood
— Phil Jankowski (@PhilJankowski) August 7, 2013
#BREAKING: Maj. Nidal #Hasan’s standby def attorneys want to take over or get out, saying they’re only assisting him in being put to death.
— Jason Whitely (@JasonWhitely) August 7, 2013
#Hasan says that is inaccurate, but judge just cleared courtroom before he could explain.
— Fort Hood Shootings (@FtHoodShootings) August 7, 2013
Stand-by counsel either want to further distance themselves from the case or take it over
— Phil Jankowski (@PhilJankowski) August 7, 2013
Defense lawyers say #Hasan is working "in concert" with prosecutors to achieve a death sentence.
— Fort Hood Shootings (@FtHoodShootings) August 7, 2013
Standby defense lawyers say they would jump back in and represent #Hasan if he changes mind on death penalty.
— Fort Hood Shootings (@FtHoodShootings) August 7, 2013
Hasan: " I object that is a twist of facts." #NC25HasanTrial
— NC25 Hasan Trial (@NC25HasanTrial) August 7, 2013
Stand-by counsel told judge it became clear after how #Hasan conducted his defense Tues. he is working "in concert" with prosecution.
— Phil Jankowski (@PhilJankowski) August 7, 2013
Hasan has asked for a private hearing to discuss his views on the death penalty.#NC25HasanTrial
— NC25 Hasan Trial (@NC25HasanTrial) August 7, 2013
LTC Poppe: "It became clear his goal is to remove impediments and obstacles to the death penalty."
— Phil Jankowski (@PhilJankowski) August 7, 2013
Are we looking at a delayed trial now?
Will this latest dust up over #Hasan's standby defense counsel delay the trial? Judge walking a very careful line.
— Fort Hood Shootings (@FtHoodShootings) August 7, 2013
Update:
Court is now in recess until Thursday morning.
Court cancelled for rest of the day. Will resume 9 am tomorrow. Apparently there want a quick solution. #hasan #forthood
— Fort Hood Shootings (@FtHoodShootings) August 7, 2013
We're recessed until 9 am tomorrow. #hasan
— Phil Jankowski (@PhilJankowski) August 7, 2013
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