FORT HOOD, Texas - The military judge in the case of United States vs. Maj. Nidal M. Hasan has scheduled a half-day administrative hearing at 10 a.m., April 10, in the Lawrence J. Williams Judicial Center, here.
Both the prosecution and defense will go on the record in open court to litigate pending motions brought by the defense.
The newest motion by the defense is for a continuance until October 2012. The judge also ordered the production of three witnesses for a defense motion to appoint a victim outreach specialist.
Other motions may also be filed by either side for litigation at this hearing; and, the military judge may also put other matters on the record at the hearing.
The accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Media who plan to cover the hearing must register at http://www.forthoodpresscenter.com/go/survey/3439/9667/.
On the date for the event, satellite trucks should report to the Fort Hood Clarke Road Gate on West Highway 190 at 6:15 a.m. Truck registration ends at 6:45 a.m. All others should check in to the Fort Hood visitor's center, from 8 a.m.-9 a.m. for final registration. All media should be prepared to show a U.S. driver's license with photo and an accredited press badge with photo.