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But professor Mont Hubbard, who teaches mechanical engineering, said Akbar had a "chip on his shoulder" and was preoccupied with his Muslim beliefs to the detriment of his studies.

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As Akbar pursued military service, his marriage was failing. The couple filed for a trial separation in March 2001 and the divorce was finalized on Sept. 11, according to Yolo County court documents.

If this is true, it's interesting that the date his divorce was finalized was 9/11.