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FORT HOOD, Texas - In the case of U.S. v. Maj. Nidal M. Hasan, the panel returned a verdict with a unanimous finding of guilty to the original charges of 13 counts of premeditated murder and guilty of 32 counts of the additional charges of attempted premeditated murder.
Because each of the 13 premeditated murder convictions authorize the death penalty, the law required the panel to report if its findings were unanimous for those counts only.
A unanimous finding of guilt to premeditated murder allows the death penalty to remain a possible sentence.
The sentencing phase of the court-martial began with an Article 39a hearing at 3 p.m. Aug. 23 and will reconvene at 9 a.m. Aug. 26.
During the afternoon Aug. 23 hearing, Judge (Col.) Tara Osborn and the parties worked out procedures for the sentencing phase of the trial.
Hasan was asked if he still wanted to defend himself given that he now faces a possible death sentence by the judge. Hasan affirmed that he wishes to continue with defending himself.
On Aug. 26, satellite trucks should report from 6-7 a.m. to the Fort Hood Clarke Road Gate on West Highway 190.
Reporters and photographers should check in at 440 Plaza on Fort Hood Street, Killeen, Texas, from 6-7 a.m.
NOTE: Only those media outlets who have preregistered for the original June 5 Panel Selection and subsequent trial will be granted access.
| Date Taken: | 08.23.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 08.23.2013 19:39 |
| Story ID: | 112537 |
| Location: | FORT HOOD, TEXAS, US |
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