MILITARY - U.S. Army Major Hasan Guilty

This shows how dangerous religious fanaticism is, this so-called psychiatrist could be persuaded by Islamic militant doctrine.  He wants to become a martyr 'to the cause.'

"Hasan Found Guilty of Murder, May Face Death Penalty for Fort Hood Shooting" PBS Newshour, 8/23/2013

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JUDY WOODRUFF(Newshour):  A military jury today unanimously convicted Army psychiatrist Major Nidal Hasan of premeditated murder for his shooting spree against unarmed soldiers in Fort Hood, Texas.  The 42-year-old killed 13 people and wounded more than 30 others in the 2009 attack.  He could now face the death penalty.

Karen Brooks has been covering the court-martial for Reuters.  And she joins us now.

Karen, thank you for being with us.

Was this outcome ever really in doubt, given the overwhelming evidence against Major Hasan?

KAREN BROOKS, Reuters:  Not really.  It wasn't.  He didn't put up any defense at all.  And he didn't dispute the facts.  And, in fact, he started the trial by saying that the evidence would clearly show he was a shooter.  So, up or down wasn't really that much of a question, if any.