U.S.: Nidal Hasan’s attorney wants a “presumption of innocence” in trial
- My biggest concern now is to ensure that this military defendant still cloaked with the presumption of innocence and entitled, as all of us as Americans are, to a fair and impartial trial actually receives that.
- Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan’s attorney, retired army Col. John Galligan • Describing his hope for his client, the main suspect in the Fort Hood shooting, at trial. Considering all the press and negative attention Hasan has gotten due to both the circumstances and his religion, that may be tough. • source