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Update: Following the afternoon lunch recess, the Judge (Col.) Tara Osborn recessed court until 9 a.m., Aug. 27, because of logistical issues.
FORT HOOD, Texas -- Following the government's conviction last week of Maj. Nidal M. Hasan, the government presented 12 witnesses during the sentencing phase in the case of U.S. v. Hasan.
Two victims took the stand once again, this time to describe the impact the shooting had on their lives.
Staff Sgt. Patrick Ziegler Jr. had returned early from his deployment to Fort Hood, Texas, in order to allow him to commission through the officer candidate school as an armor officer. He is now paralyzed on his left side and has lost 20 percent of his brain.
Pfc. Mick Engnehl, who was also enlisted and stationed at Fort Hood at the time of the shooting, was shot twice. After a partial recovery from his injuries, he has been medically discharged and is unable to find work.
Ten family members and coworkers of the deceased also testified. They were comprised of widows, parents, and fellow soldiers who gave witness to the losses they and their families have suffered as a result of the murder of their loved ones.
More testimony on the impact of the shooting on family and loved ones of the victims will continue this afternoon.
Hasan was unanimously convicted of 13 charges of premeditated murder and guilty of 32 charges of attempted premeditated murder.
| Date Taken: | 08.26.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 08.26.2013 16:55 |
| Story ID: | 112618 |
| Location: | FORT HOOD, TEXAS, US |
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