Unfortunately Perry would have no control over what happens or is allowed on a military base, all that comes down from the DOD.
Nope. See the above post. State of Texas still has jurisdiction. They might waive pursuing the matter and turn it over to the UCMJ, but even if they did, multiple infractions have occurred.
Besides, we now have a civilian law enforcement officer, off duty, taking the life of a human on the military base, allbeit in self defense, and/or responding to a call regarding a terrorist act.
If I were her, I would prefer the matter be resolved in a Texas Court so that she is better defended in any civil actions.
Considering the Executive Branch is more worried about not labeling this terrorism, I doubt their sincerity in pursuing law enforcement or bringing the Muslim terrorist to justice.
Since the news of this terrorist attack was reported, I've had some questions about the F.B.I. and their involvement in the shooting investigation.
First of all, when General Bob Scales was talking to Neil Cavuto last Thursday about access and security at Fort Hood. Scales said that Fort Hood was a post, and that anyone could gain access to it with a driver's license. According to the General, civilian guards controlled the entrances, and in most cases, you or your car were never searched for contraband. If it was searched, they usually only opened the trunk, and Scales said for this reason, it would be very easy for anyone to bring a weapon in.
Secondly, when I heard that the F.B.I. was being sent to Fort Hood, it was before any of us knew who the attacker was, or that he was a soldier, and a Muslim. At the time I wondered why the F.B.I. was even being called in to investigate since I knew the military had their own police force and investigation branch, and had assumed that they would be in charge of the case. Then when I heard that civilian guards manned the entrances to Fort Hood, and that local police had responded to the shootings, I figured that it would stand to reason for the F.B.I. to be called in.
Then last Friday on Glenn Beck's show, the Judge talked to a former F.B.I. agent who presently works for the ACLU. The Judge asked him if it was appropriate for the F.B.I. to be called into the case. The former agent said yes, and cited some law that says the F.B.I. is allowed to enter Federal reservations. He specifically used the term "reservation." I know that the F.B.I. has jurisdiction for Federal crimes committed on Native-American reservations, and work with tribal police on these cases, but wonder if military posts, bases, etc., fall within the definition of a Federal reservation. I tried to google it, but only came up with hits for Federal Reserve.
Does anybody have any knowledge that they can share on this? Thanks in advance.
It just seems to me that since the F.B.I. chose to ignore this guy's behavior when it was reported to them 6 months ago, why are they now allowed to handle the investigation for the murders this POS committed? It might be legit, but frankly, the only reason I can see for their presence, is to cover their asses for not doing their job to begin with.