On the eve of his military trial, accused Fort Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Hasan released seven pages of handwritten and typed documents to Fox News in which he appears to renounce his U.S. citizenship, abandons his military oath as a commissioned officer, and explains his relationship with radical cleric Anwar al-Awlaki -- the first American targeted for death by the CIA.
Most of the documents also include the acronym "SoA," which is considered shorthand for "Soldier of Allah." Hasan's business card, also bearing "SoA," was found in his Texas apartment after the shooting.
Hasan's attorney for civil matters, John Galligan, verified the authenticity of the documents and the signature, adding that the 42-year-old Army major, who is acting as his own attorney, directed him to provide the writings to Fox News.
"He represented to me that he either personally wrote in longhand or typed the statements at issue," Galligan said. "All of the documents were prepared by Major Nidal Hasan and were sent, at his specific request, to your network."
The documents may help illuminate Hasan's state of mind and could challenge the Defense Department's attempt to deal with the attack in the context of "workplace violence."
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If there was any doubt whatsoever that Hasan is an enemy combatant that committed an act of terrorism rather than a common criminal committing "workplace violence," let that be removed NOW.
Hasan needs to hang not less than 20 minutes after the verdict and sentencing are announced. Do not pass Go. Do not let this ****stick inflict more pain on the victims and their families, nor mock our entire way of life.
