April 12, 2005
by Douglas J. Hagmann, Director
Northeast Intelligence Network
The military trial of a soldier accused of murdering two US army officers in Kuwait as his unit prepared to invade Iraq is now underway at Fort Bragg. The case of U.S. Army Sergeant Hasan Akbar is a perfect illustration of radical Islamic terrorists infiltrating our military (as well as other key government positions), including our prison systems and even law enforcement to attack and destroy us from within. Akbar is a Muslim who was serving in the 101st Airborne Division when he threw a grenade into the tents of his fellow officers on the night of March 22, 2003, killing two and injuring 14 others. Army Captain Christopher Seifert, 27, and Air Force Major Gregory Stone, 40, were killed in the attack.
Evidence indicates that Sergeant Hasan Akbar intended to kill, with premeditation and allegiance to his Islamic faith, his commanding officers and worked his attack plan methodically. Akbar is alleged to have initially stole grenades from a military vehicle he was guarding earlier, then at the time of the attack, destroyed an electric generator subsequently cutting power to the targeted tents. Akbar then allegedly threw grenades into three tents, two of which contained command personnel. He then shot at the tents with his service weapon, shooting one victim in the back before being apprehended by military personnel.Evidence of premeditation also reportedly exists in Akbar's diary, which is expected to be used against him in court. In case his actions in March 2003 still seem insufficient to suggest premeditation, there are the statements he made to others.
When caught, Akbar reportedly stated: "You guys are coming into our countries, and you're going to rape our women and kill our children." As if that is not enough of an admission of motive and intent, there is additional evidence that strongly suggests that Akbar intended for something to happen even before he was sent to Kuwait. According to his former stepfather, Akbar clearly "did not want to fight in this war, he didn't want to go over there." A former neighbor stated that Akbar told him that "America shouldn't be going," adding that „it was not right for the U.S.‰ to attack Iraq. In apparent foresight by Akbar, his mother stated that he told her: "Mama, when I get over there I have the feeling they are going to arrest me just because of the name that I have carried."
"Excuses, Denials and Damned Denials"
In constructing the defense of Sergeant Hasan Akbar, his lawyer, Major Dan Brookhart stipulated that Akbar carried out the attack but alas, he was suffering from long-term mental illness which was the result of his stepfather's sexual abuse of his sister and the true reason behind the attacks in the Kuwait desert. You've got to be kidding. Attorney Brookhart states that his client simply could not have planned the attacks (because if he did, that would make him liable for the death penalty).
Constructing a defense for a client charged with a crime is indeed expected, regardless of how unsavory the act and uncomfortable the process. What is completely inexcusable and unforgivable is the continued exploitation of our military and other systems of infrastructure within the U.S., and the continued denial by those in power that it exists to avoid being labeled as politically incorrect, religiously intolerant, or racially bigoted. Akbar's lawyers have said there were no witnesses to the crime and Akbar was accused because he is Muslim. Enough already.
Investigation established that Sergeant Hasan Akbar was a convert to Islam, Based on his own statements and the accounts of others, his motive for the attacks against our troops from within lacks any ambiguity whatsoever. Akbar killed and severely wounded American soldiers in the name of radical Islam, not because of a traumatic childhood or some bully kept stealing his lunch money when he was in first grade. Until enough people in power realize that the U.S. has a big problem with people who hold their fervent religious Islamic faith over constitutional law and begin to correctly address and fix the problem, it will happen again.
Meanwhile, a jury of thirteen men and two women, consisting of nine officers and six non-commissioned officers, continue to hear testimony in the case against Hasan Akbar. Elsewhere in the U.S., more Akbars are planning, plotting and lying in wait for their opportunity to inflict death and destruction in and against America - from within.
Trial Delays
It seems that Sergeant Hasan Akbar has trouble staying awake in court. On Friday, March 4, 2005, a hearing was held to address his sleep apnea, which is being considered as a component of the soldier's defense, especially since he has to be nudged frequently to stay awake in court. As pillows and blankets for murder defendants are not typically supplied by the court, Akbar's trial has been repeatedly delayed because he reportedly suffers from sleep apnea, and several hearings leading up to his trial had to be postponed because of his propensity to nod-off in court. Sources close to the trial have indicated that the judge hearing the case might hold "the sandman" in contempt should this situation continue.
Akbar's Propensity for Violence
On Wednesday, March 28, 2005, the pretrial motions hearing in the death penalty case against Sgt. Hasan Akbar had to be rescheduled to March 30, 2005 when murder defendant Hasan Akbar tried to overpower a guard before a scheduled court hearing. About 7 a.m. Wednesday, Akbar attempted to overpower one of his military police escorts while they were on their way to the hearing, according to authorities. The MPs escorting Akbar quickly regained control, but one of the MPs suffered injuries in the scuffle and needed medical attention.