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Akbar drops objection to juror
Updated: 4/8/2005 2:40 PM
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(FORT BRAGG) - The Army sergeant on trial for his life in a murder case has dropped his objection to an officer who is also one of the potential juror at his court-martial. Friday morning, Sergeant Hasan Akbar told a Fort Bragg judge that he wanted to remove a juror and his lawyers told him that jury selection was their decision. Akbar said the juror in question had a scowl on his face when he entered the courtroom on Wednesday.
Following a recess, Akbar dropped his objection. That means there will be 15 jurors on hand when court convenes on Monday.
Akbar's vocal objection marked the first time that he's spoken at length in court. Usually, he's been quiet and suffering from bouts of sleepiness.
Akbar could face death if convicted of the March 2003 grenade attack at Camp Pennsylvania in Kuwait. Two officers were killed and 14 other soldiers were wounded.
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2 posted on
04/08/2005 4:48:04 PM PDT by
Former Military Chick
(My prayers for the Pope, and Catholics all around the world. May you find peace this eve.)
To: Former Military Chick
"Chris Seifert's devotion to family and country is something no one can steal, not even by an irrational act of war. "
What a load of Hokie!
3 posted on
04/08/2005 4:53:24 PM PDT by
NavVet
(“Benedict Arnold was wounded in battle fighting for America, but no one remembers him for that.”)
To: Former Military Chick
Who CARES what this animal's excuse/justification/weaselitis/defense IS?!?!
This worthless piece of pig shit from the bowels of hell MURDERED his 'brothers-in-arms' when he KNEW they'd be at their MOST vulnerable.
It is MOST pitiful that he is able to SEE this trial for his life.
To: Former Military Chick
7 posted on
04/08/2005 5:03:32 PM PDT by
No Longer Free State
(The last thing Reuters wants is a free and unfettered Iraqi press)
To: Former Military Chick
His upbringing in South Central Los Angeles influenced his mental state in the Army. Lame reporters attempt at a Twinkie defense I guess. My heart sure does go out to the family. They don't deserve to be used like this.
11 posted on
04/08/2005 5:25:21 PM PDT by
armymarinemom
(My sons freed Iraqi and Afghanistan Honor Roll students.)
To: Former Military Chick
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A MUSLIM-AMERICAN. They are mutually exclusive.....may I ask your opinion on this FMC?
12 posted on
04/08/2005 5:26:51 PM PDT by
SweetCaroline
(I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me...Philippians 4:13)
To: Former Military Chick
But we'd still like to know: Why? Not me. Of the several logical reasons any are good enough to put him before a firing squad. I want him convicted and disposed of, the why is for discussion groups.
19 posted on
04/08/2005 7:25:57 PM PDT by
Mind-numbed Robot
(Not all things that need to be done need to be done by the government.)
To: Former Military Chick
Sargeant Hasan "Allah" Akbar will not be collecting his 72 virgins. His ass will fry in a large vat of fatback (pork).
22 posted on
04/09/2005 11:08:17 AM PDT by
JarheadFromFlorida
(Ooorahhhh........Get Some! Semper Fi')
To: Former Military Chick
Akbar said the juror in question had a scowl on his face... I would be more worried about someone having a cowl on his face.
29 posted on
04/10/2005 2:04:43 PM PDT by
Doctor Stochastic
(Vegetabilisch = chaotisch is der Charakter der Modernen. - Friedrich Schlegel)
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