Military judge schedules next pre-trial hearing for Major Hasan case

Fort Cavazos Public Affairs Office
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Date: 07.05.2012
Posted: 07.05.2012 13:20
News ID: 91140

FORT HOOD, Texas -- The military judge in the case of United States vs. Maj. Nidal M. Hasan has scheduled a half-day administrative hearing at 10 a.m. July 6 in the Lawrence J. Williams Judicial Center here.

Both the prosecution and defense will go on the record in open court to litigate pending motions and discuss administrative matters. Pending motions before the court include questions for inclusion on a written questionnaire the court may send to prospective panel members. Other matters may also be filed for litigation at the hearing.

The accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Media who plan to cover the hearing must register here.

On the date for the event, satellite trucks should report to the Fort Hood Clarke Road Gate on West Highway 190 at 6:30 a.m. Truck registration ends at 7 a.m. All others should check in to the Fort Hood visitor's center, from 8-9 a.m. for final registration. All media should be prepared to show a U.S. driver's license with photo and an accredited press badge with photo.