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Central Texas Attorney Will Represent Suspected Fort Hood Gunman
\A Central Texas attorney who’s a retired Army officer who specializes in courts-martial planned to head to San Antonio later Monday to meet with suspected Fort Hood gunman Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, whom he now represents.
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Photo from John Galligan's 2006 campaign Web site.
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Posted by: Voice of Reason
Location: Temple
on Nov 10, 2009 at 07:31 AM
Oh please, people! It's as if you always thought lawyers were "honorable". And please, don't confuse "justice", "right and wrong", and "law"...they have nothing to do with each other. It's a game, and only lawyers lack the sense of moral balance to play it! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Whatever
Location: Ft Hood
on Nov 10, 2009 at 07:28 AM
Okay so there are several of us who stand in belief that this A------- deserves to rot. But to those defending his right to a defense. Yes, we Soldiers past and present have and do fight to defend our precious Constitution. Sure- he has the right to that trial. HOWEVER--pull your heads out of your full point of contact and see that this so called "man" acted on his religious beliefs. NO "American" as you asked below would my views be different if he was a Christian. He would still be a monster who turned on his own for his own reasons and this act would be just as horrific. This isnt about his religion. It is about the victims and their families and closure for them that they should not have to be seeking. Those 29 injured and 13 killed should all be standing in closing PT formation right now and heading home to spend their last couple days with their families before deploying. Hasan deserves nothing. He offered nothing to anyone else but grief. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: terrorists should not have rights in the U.S.A
on Nov 10, 2009 at 07:07 AM
you guys are a bunch dumb a*@#% this guy killed american soliders that had familys he should be hanged and so should John Galligan for representing him! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Cracker
Location: Gatesville
on Nov 10, 2009 at 06:35 AM
It's a dirty job but someone has to do it. OJ's dream team couldn't get this murderer off. How does the military execute condemned criminals? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Thomas
Location: Belton
on Nov 10, 2009 at 05:16 AM
Innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law by a jury of his peers is a United States of America Society. The problem is the last phrase, jury of his peers. Will the Jury be of his peers, i.e., Majors in the US Army, Muslims of his background? No, if left in Texas and tried in a civilian court, his peers will be from the mental despots of Texans who still hold to the horse riding ranges they have seen on TV with the guns hanging on their hips and a mentality to hang first then ask questions. I am glad that Joe is on the case. the Major will get a fair and balanced defense according to the US Constitution not the Texas Justice System which is corrupt to the core. GO JOE!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Angie
Location: Belton
on Nov 9, 2009 at 09:59 PM
Everyone has rights in America, we just need to work on the healthcare and getting medication for those who need it. Let's all pray this doesn't happen again, it could have been prevented. I've known several Muslims who served in the Armed Forces, who served America, served as translators and special forces, and went to college on the GI Bill. Justice will be served, hate never solved any problems, only caused more problems. Show your support, for our troops, they need it now more than ever. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: anonymous
Location: Killeen
on Nov 9, 2009 at 09:41 PM
something I think everyone needs to remember...this will be more than a regular trial...he was a soldier, therefore his trial will be a court martial with a jury of his peers...if that's not justice, I don't know what is...it doesn't matter who is attorney is [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 9, 2009 at 09:18 PM
TERRORIST !!!!!!!!!! WAKE UP OBAMA AND CONGRESS !!!! we are tired of THIS !!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Marie
Location: Fort Hood
on Nov 9, 2009 at 08:50 PM
@ Nunya, because he believes in the constitution of this great nation. Every American citizen regardless of their crime is afforded a competent defense. This is not an issue of whether or not Maj. Hasan committed the crime, I am confident that he did, but it has everything to do with insuring he recieves the same treatment each of us are afford by being citizens of the US. I wonder, if you were accused of a horrific crime would you want someone to insure that your rights were protected, or would you rather you were treated as those in other countries such as China, Iran etc where innocence is rarely if ever contemplated. We might not have a perfect judicial system, but it's the best one I know of. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: BigDog
Location: Temple
on Nov 9, 2009 at 08:50 PM
Without a doubt this is a case of domestic terrorism. The shooter should be hanged or put in front of a military firing squad for all the world to witness. I hope his 7 virgins are all old men. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 9, 2009 at 08:37 PM
he will be defended with money from TERRORISTS !!! trial for WHAT ??? he was only seen by like 100 PEOPLE !!! yall are ALL a bunch of TARDS !!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Someone
Location: Near-Here
on Nov 9, 2009 at 08:35 PM
I believe this is a Federal/Government Case and 'NO' regular Attorney from anywhere should lower himself to even think about representing Hasan! PERIOD!!! And all you people that defend him are also crazy/lunatics!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Gatherer
Location: Waco
on Nov 9, 2009 at 08:34 PM
Those soldiers. Marines, airmen, sailors and Coast Guardsmen who secure us every day (and yes, I did my time in a blue suit, so I know of what I speak) take an oath on their sacred honor to defend the Constitution of the United States, and that document guarantees anyone accused of any crime a fair trial and adequate representation. Don't like it? Move. Honor is something you obviously know nothing of. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: an american
Location: belton
on Nov 9, 2009 at 08:31 PM
what would you guys think and say if he was not a muslum. would he be just a soldier who murderd some other soldiers. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Watcher
Location: Copperas Cove
on Nov 9, 2009 at 08:26 PM
Do all you folks who pray for Hasan not to receive a fair trial wear white sheets and burn crosses after the sun goes down. That's pure KKK logic and nothing else. You should be ashamed and you're not qualified to claim the Constitution as your document. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Lampasas
on Nov 9, 2009 at 08:22 PM
Really??? If this fool is in this for publicity he went about it the wrong way. Seriously, If this idiot ever enters another political race who's gonna vote for this jokester defending a man who shot and killed true American heros? Mr. Galligan, you will be the last person I call if I ever need an attorney. You are a fool for even considering it. This will truly be your last case so I hope it was worth it. This man does not deserve for any American to represent him. He only deserves to sink into the firey pitts of hell for all eternity! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jackman
on Nov 9, 2009 at 08:22 PM
All you so called Americans who wish this lawyer ill: Look what you are saying. Where on earth do the accused not get representation? Here's a few -- Russia, China, Cuba -- Hitler's Germany. Those who believe defendants don't deserve representation need to move to one of those places where defendants don't get representation. If the government has evidence that Hasan committed this crime, (and I'm sure it does) he'll get convicted and get his reward. His lawyer will ensure there is no cause for reversal on appeal. You other folks aren't conservatives or any more American than anybody else, but you do have less of an understanding of our Constitution, and that's sad. The lawyer should be applauded for having the guts to represent the snake. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ed
Location: Copperas Cove
on Nov 9, 2009 at 08:08 PM
Terrorists didn't have rights until Obama told the Senate that they did. From the Patriot Act. DOMESTIC TERRORISM DEFINED- Section 2331 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(iii), by striking `by assassination or kidnapping' and inserting `by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping'; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking `and'; (3) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting `; and'; and (4) by adding at the end the following: `(5) the term `domestic terrorism' means activities that-- `(A) involve acts dangerous to human life that are a violation of the criminal laws of the United States or of any State; `(B) appear to be intended-- `(i) to intimidate or coerce a civilian population; `(ii) to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion; or `(iii) to affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping; and `(C) occur primarily within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States.'. (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT- Section 3077(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: `(1) `act of terrorism' means an act of domestic or international terrorism as defined in section 2331;'. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: momof1
Location: teague
on Nov 9, 2009 at 08:03 PM
this is one time i wish they would call me for jury duty !! - [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: me
on Nov 9, 2009 at 07:53 PM
I would represent him. Take the money up front, do crappy work, and get him locked up with bubba in cell black B, getting pineapples crammed up his...... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Nunya
Location: copperas cove
on Nov 9, 2009 at 07:36 PM
How can someone retired from the US MILITARY represent this killer? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: good fer nuthin
Location: everywhere
on Nov 9, 2009 at 07:28 PM
Seems as though the almighty dollar is an over-riding reason to common sense when it comes to protecting the rights of those who commit egregious crimes against our soldiers. a good tall yard-arm/short rope, is all the representation the gunmen needs in this case. as to the liar....i mean lawyer....i hope this case ends your liar-career in texas and haunts you for the duration of your days. you will be in good company when the liar-in-chief comes to town tomorrow.a boat anchor does better duty than you do mr. liar, i mean lawyer. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: OHMY!
Location: Central TX
on Nov 9, 2009 at 07:08 PM
It is no surprise that Galligan would step up to represent this "person". I pray for the convictions of his conscience to not represent this "person". I believe there's a saying along the lines of you are deemed like the likes of those you make company with. Mr. Galligan, can you honestly represent this "person"? CRAZY! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: anonymous
Location: belton
on Nov 9, 2009 at 06:23 PM
Hasan's lawyer..."going to protect all his rights"...u must be kidding. He has no rights as far as I am concerned. I agree with what whatever had to say. I say put him in front of a firing squad!!!! Wait... that would be to easy!!! Nuke his sorry ARSE!!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Marlene
Location: Waco
on Nov 9, 2009 at 05:48 PM
Practicing Muslims should not be allowed to be in the military simply for this very reason. Their first loyalty will also be Muslim. To this end, this attorney should be ashamed to represent someone who has killed members of the military who are fighting to protect his Muslim rights and also the rights of the attorney. He needs to lose his military pension, and Hasan needs to be executed so he can meet with the 40? virgins who are waiting for him. God will judge Mr. Galligan harshly, and on the prayers of many, he will surely go to hell for eternity. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Rachel
Location: Temple
on Nov 9, 2009 at 05:17 PM
I am no friend of Galligans and based on some of the articles he has written for the Temple Telegram, I am not sure about him as a person, but hey, you guys, in America, you have a right to a fair trial, and the very rights that these soldiers fight for are the ones that Galligan is about to fight for. While I think the devil needs to be tied to the nearest tree and shot, let's honor the soldiers who died for his rights and get off of Galligan's case and be glad that he has an expert in the field of military law so that when this lousy "terrorist" trial is over, we won't have to pay for it again, and the victims' families can have some peace and closure. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: lisa
Location: temple
on Nov 9, 2009 at 05:11 PM
When does this guy have the time to defend anyone when he uses all his time to write Letters to the Editor bashing everything. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: whatever
Location: waco
on Nov 9, 2009 at 05:04 PM
Protect his rights???? What the hell!!!!!!!!! Why does he have rights and the people he killed did not have any. They were just murdered in cold blood. Sick people. OMG !!!!!!!!!!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: American Soldier
Location: Iraq
on Nov 9, 2009 at 05:02 PM
Shut up Natasha from nowhere, this idiot is making a name for himself, Hassan should be found guilty without a jury since no one could find him not guilty after what he did to my fellow soldiers. This coward does not deserve anything less than death, and as quickly as humanly possible. He is an expert on being a Psycho and knows everything to do to to prove it. I wish that the original reports had been true that this SOB had been killed so that we did not have to see that another coward out there was going to defend this sorry excuse for a human being and soldier for the actions that he obviously thought out for a long time and executed with a clear mind; if this is not premeditated then what is, He went and prayed to Allah as all Muslims Extremists do before committing "Jihad" in the proper clothing and then went and killed the infidels in his planed way of killing others. As for Mr. Galligan, this is just publicity for the obvious liberal anti-execution people out there! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Citizen
Location: Temple
on Nov 9, 2009 at 04:59 PM
This is all procedure. Of course he's going to be represented, that's the beauty of our justice system. Fair trial? What's fair about murdering innocent people. There's no doubt he will be found guilty. This monster will pay for what he did in this lifetime and the next! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Concerned American
on Nov 9, 2009 at 04:56 PM
Come On..... open and shut case. He is already using tax payer dollars to be nursed back to health. Is is family going to pay for the lawyer? This is getting worse by the day. When will this madness stop? When he goes to prison, he will then be taken care of by yet more tax dollars. This is complete and utter madness. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: zenaida
Location: waco
on Nov 9, 2009 at 04:54 PM
We are all Americans. Even Major Hassan was born and raised in this country. If the right to a fair trial can be taken away from one of us, it can be taken away from all of us. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: K
Location: Mexia
on Nov 9, 2009 at 04:54 PM
Would you rather a court appointed lawyer represent him with tax payer dollars or his family pay for his attorney. Those are the only choices, the law requires representation [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: A Peeved Veteran
Location: Fort Hood
on Nov 9, 2009 at 04:33 PM
So...money or morals?? He couldnt win an election so now he is going to represent someone who doesnt deserve to breath a breathe of air let alone freedom! How can you possible take this case and try to defend this man? He does not deserve a "fair and impartial" trial. HE KILLED SOLDIERS--HIS OWN. What are you going to do try to pled Insanity?!?! We already know he isnt. How dare you! You really dont care about the safety of Americans or what it MEANS to be called an American. Your morals should stand before money! What a disgrace to anyone who has ever or does proudly bear the title of Soldier! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: FMT
Location: Harker Heights
on Nov 9, 2009 at 04:29 PM
This makes me sick!!! and I want to throw up. How can he defend this animal who hurt so many innocent people? I couldn't sleep at night let alone look at my face in the mirror. And he is a retired officer. Go figure. For love of money the doors of hell open. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jean
on Nov 9, 2009 at 04:28 PM
well,,, somebody has to be defense attorney. Sure don't want his job!!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: someone
Location: Cove
on Nov 9, 2009 at 04:07 PM
Are you seriously gonna tell me that a retired military soldier who was tasked with upholding the safety of americans is going to defend someone who killed and injured so many of his brothers? What is wrong with people today? Mr. Galligan you are selling your soul to make a buck. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: me
Location: in the cove
on Nov 9, 2009 at 04:04 PM
I know as an American he has the right but OMG Who would actually want to defend this animal. I guess he will get alot of publicity. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Carrie
Location: Temple
on Nov 9, 2009 at 04:02 PM
This makes me sick...I dont see how someone could sleep at night knowing that he is representing & trying to help that murderer. There isnt enough $ in the world. I know that everyone deserves representation, but to willingly help makes you wonder about what kind of person this jerk attorney is? Super glad he lost the elections he was running for....guess there was a reason!!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: natasha
on Nov 9, 2009 at 03:44 PM
oh lordy here we go.... GUILTY GUILTY GUILTY GUILTY..HE DESERVES NO REPRESENTATION. WHOEVER STANDS FOR HIM IS JUST AS WELL A COWARD AS HE IS. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Kim
Location: Temple
on Nov 9, 2009 at 03:33 PM
It figures he would be 'going to protect all his rights'. Give me a break. I loathe scumbag attorneys who always want to protect a murderer's "rights". Why can't he protect the rights of those innocent people that this MURDERER took. This makes me sick to my stomach. Hasan should be shot before a firing squad, not laying in a hospital bed with this MAN caring about protecting his rights. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: robert
Location: belton
on Nov 9, 2009 at 03:28 PM
You have got to be kidding me!! How could anyone volunteer to defend a monster. Another attempt for a small town Attorney to make a name for himself. Every American has their rights but someone that kills innocent Americans aint an American. The American HEROS killed and/or injured were getting ready to defend our Country against evil people like Mr. Hasan. Mr. Galligan your a retired Army Officer. Show your loyalty to this County and Country by telling Mr. Hasan no thanks!!!!!!!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Thasro
Location: Fort Hood
on Nov 9, 2009 at 03:16 PM
Hasan does not deserve a trial or be defended by an attorney. He needs to be tortured and executed for what he did to my fellow soldiers and civilians. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Susie Brown-Wakeland
on Nov 9, 2009 at 03:06 PM
I thought they were "horrorified"????? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: opinionated
Location: Cove
on Nov 9, 2009 at 02:43 PM
Where are your loyalties? This man should not even be considered an american nor should he have any rights as an american...he killed and injuried american soldiers, does that not mean anything to you? You are all about the money and that is just pathetic. You are retired military...where are your loyalties?? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: jack
Location: killeen
on Nov 9, 2009 at 02:43 PM
Husan should be denied any leagal council. He just needs a jail cell for the rest of his lfe. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Unknown
Location: Temple
on Nov 9, 2009 at 02:33 PM
I know that this is an attorneys job so I am not bad mouthing this attorney by any means but I don't see how any American will be able to represent this senseless coward. [ Report Abuse ] |
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Being a retired Army Vet, this "Lawyer" should be extreemly ashamed of himself for even considering representing this Islamic Terrorist. This piece of garbage killed and injured alot of his supposed commrads in arms and he now wants to defend him. How can this be??? Now you can realise what this nation is turning into!! This terrorist does not deserve the right to live, he does not deserve the right to medical care paid for by OUR tax dollars, but, he does deserve the right to die by firing squad at the soonest possible moment. I'll even pay for the bullet. So, Mr John Galligan, prepare yourself, there are alot of real vets totally against you and your defense of this TERRORIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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REPRESENTATION IS REQUIRED. Get over it. Let Galligan do his job. Whatever you may feel or think about the man he is an expert in this area. The muslim will not have an excuse of inadequete defense. It's a prosecutions dream case and theirs to lose. Stop whining about things that we cannot change at this point (required representation) and let him get to work. If the muslim gets off it's because someone else DID NOT do their job. The facts are clear.
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I cant think of a better person for the job... one slimeball defending another. One more thing Galligan can add to his resume... defender of terrorism!
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This Hansan guy will go to the federal pen in Kansas where the other war criminals are and they will take care of the rest. In this case here, vengeance is based on logic and not emotions. DON'T MESS WITH AMERICA and for those of you who don't like the way we handle things here, Get The Hell OUT.
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@Angie...the Constitution of the United States of America does not have a provision in it to provide health care and medicine. That is YOUR responsibility not the governments. I believe people are a little confused.
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@Junor...because of ALL of them you can make stupid remarks on a blog.
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I don't want this guy put to death. I want him to live a long life in a small cell with one hour a day that he can go outside. But most important, he will think every day about the woman who shot him. That's a far greater insult than getting put to death. He planned to go out a martyr and all he got was being shot by somebody far inferior to himself in his culture. What a disgrace. He counldn't find a wife which would make it a greater insult. I want him to think about it day and night while he is in constant pain from his injuries. He is further dishonored that fellow Moslems learned he went to strip joints and especially that he had lap dances in a private room. I hope he has the best defense lawyer in the country and a perfect trial so there is no reason for appeal. I want him to suffer long and hard.
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How is he the "suspected gunman"? Everyone there saw him and the officer shot him to stop the killing. I don't think of him as a suspect but rather a murderer.
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Get him well. Try him. Find him guilty. Let the ones who he shot have the opportunity to carry out the death sentence.
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Marie, I agree with you. What this man did was a heinous act with horrible consequences. I think that he will receive due process and be found guilty. He is a traitor to this nation and a terrorist. He is not the first and will not be the last. U S Citizens tend to forget that even unto this day, we are still part of the Great Experiment in this world of violence, terror, and secular governments. Do not forget the thousands who have fallen in our current foreign wars nor those who have fallen at home in defense of this country nor the wounded. Maybe this time, this Veterans Day and this Memorial Day will be considered by Americans as more than just a holiday. Support not only your current troops but the veterans who have come before them in defense of this great nation. Attend your local Veterans Day parades and show your undying love and support for this nation. Attend your local Memorial Day services to honor those who have fallen not only in this war but in past wars.
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When this goes to trial, the prosecution should do their very best to prosecute this killer. The defense should do THEIR VERY BEST to represent the killer. Why? Because when this is all over and the killer is stood in front of a military firing squad (I hope!), everyone should be able to say the process worked from start to finish the way it was supposed to work. Sure, it will cost money and time. BUT, if we take away the trial and shoot this guy for what he did, we will be on the path to becoming Nazis or Communists, or worse. Of course, if the scumbag is tried and gets off on a minor technicality, THEN we can shoot him.
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God have mercy on his soul. Allah can't help this dud.
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anonym from lampasas: we really need to stop referring to all people in the armed forces as true american heroes, a minortiy in the army actually get to see combat to become a true heroe, most are go no where kids that enter the armed forces because they have no where else to go in life, they become support personel etc and never see combat, so just because a kid has no future in life and joins the army and get in fornt of some idiot muslims pistol , that makes them a heroe , i dont think so
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We hate like no one other that this happened, but if this attorney represents this animal the correct way that the animal is entitled to be represented then Hasan will be found guily by a court of law and there will be no mistrial for him to get off scott free. If Hasan gets off then someone will assasinate him and then we will pay for a hero to be tried and convicted. Let them finish him in a court of law, if the family hired Galligan then the family should pay Galligan not the US tax payers. We all know the outcome of this Hasan is guilty of premeditated murder, he knows it and everyone else knows it and someone will finish him one way or another. He is a terrorist and this was proven when he walked into the SRC shouting Allah! I feel so sorry for the medical professionals having to tend to his needs how hard it must be for them to provide care to this murderer. Our hearts and prayers go out to the fallen soldiers families and to all those who serve for our freedom.
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