Fort Hood shooting suspect will use 'defense of others' in own trial

[longknife]

By ANGELA K. BROWN, The Associated Press, Published: June 3, 2013

FORT HOOD, Texas -- The Army psychiatrist charged in the deadly 2009 Fort Hood rampage hinted Monday that he would try to justify the attack, revealing for the first time his defense strategy after a military judge said he could represent himself - and question the soldiers he is accused of shooting - during his upcoming trial.

The article say he claims he was “protecting fellow Muslims in Afghanistan.” Well, we should deal with him just like we do his fellow terrorists in the 'Stan – blow him away! Read more of this atrocious stuff @ Fort Hood shooting suspect will use 'defense of others' in own trial - News - Stripes

 

[PratchettFan]

It is said that anyone who defends themself in court has a fool for a lawyer. I'd say this is a pretty good example of that.

 

[martybegan]

By ANGELA K. BROWN, The Associated Press, Published: June 3, 2013

FORT HOOD, Texas -- The Army psychiatrist charged in the deadly 2009 Fort Hood rampage hinted Monday that he would try to justify the attack, revealing for the first time his defense strategy after a military judge said he could represent himself - and question the soldiers he is accused of shooting - during his upcoming trial.

The article say he claims he was “protecting fellow Muslims in Afghanistan.” Well, we should deal with him just like we do his fellow terrorists in the 'Stan – blow him away! Read more of this atrocious stuff @ Fort Hood shooting suspect will use 'defense of others' in own trial - News - Stripes

If thats his defense, expect a very short trial, and the inevitable appeal that he didnt represent himself effectively.