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22 Nov 2009 12:19

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U.S.: The accused Fort Hood shooter isn’t going anywhere – he’s paralyzed

  • He is an individual in need of constant medical attention. He has no sensation from his chest down.
  • Defense attorney John Galligan • Describing the level of pain his client, accused Fort Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Hasan, is currently in. In case you’re wondering, he’s probably not a flight risk. source
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13 Nov 2009 09:38

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U.S.: Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan’s lawyer says he’s paralyzed pretty badly

  • It appears he won’t be able to walk in the future.
  • Lawyer and retired Army Col. John Galligan • Describing the condition of his client, who will be facing trial on 13 counts of murder in last week’s Fort Hood shooting. Considering Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan’s condition was originally described by the press as “dead,” paralyzed is an upgrade. However, we imagine this could complicate a trial for this case. • source
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21 Apr 2009 10:23

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U.S.: Way too many Americans live with the pain of paralysis

  • 5.6 million, or one in 50, have some form of paralysis source
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