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To: thefactor

“does it matter if texas has the terror statute since it will be a military court?”

YES!!! Texas can still bring charges, especially for #14 the baby! Texas of course has the death penalty.


6 posted on 11/13/2009 9:26:33 AM PST by Bulwinkle (Alec, a.k.a. Daffy Duck)
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To: Bulwinkle
"YES!!! Texas can still bring charges, especially for #14 the baby! Texas of course has the death penalty."

Texas, if given the opportunity by the military, could only bring charges against Hasan that weren't tried in the military court. Contrary to popular belief, double jeopardize does attach to military prosecutions.

10 posted on 11/13/2009 9:37:50 AM PST by OldDeckHand (Obamacare - So bad, even Joe Lieberman isn't going to vote for it.)
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