FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — Because he's a Muslim and accused of having ties to a terrorist, the man charged in the deadly Fort Hood shooting rampage needs a jury consultant before he goes on trial for his life, his defense attorneys told a military judge Thursday.
Maj. Nidal Hasan's attorneys also told the judge that he needs another expert to analyze the extensive pretrial publicity about the case and determine how that might influence potential jurors.
The judge, Col. Gregory Gross, said he would rule later on the defense motions requesting the two experts that would require government funding. Gross would decide the amount if he approves one or both motions, according to Fort …
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