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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 2013

Page

7

Hasan fights for death penalty in Fort Hood trial

On day two of the Fort Hood shooting trial Nidal Hasan challenged by not asking many witnesses questions and claiming the weapon was his. The judge halted proceedings as defense attorneys push to take over or limit Hasan’s self representation amid debate over right to self defense and effective counsel.

Fort Hood Nidal Hasan Kris Poppe Col Tara Osborn Hasan Texas Military Richard Rosen Texas Tech University Rosen Osborn Poppe

Obstacle Removal Tied to Death Penalty Bid

Lt. Col. Kris Poppe states Nidal's lead stand-by attorney believes the aim is to remove impediments or obstacles to the death penalty, signaling a push to expedite capital punishment proceedings.

Kris Poppe Nidal

Permian senior Savannah Young eyes American Idol spot

Permian High School senior Savannah Young advanced from an Austin audition after winning the Permian Basin contest by KPE Fox 24. At 17 she led the line for Wednesday’s first 2014 season auditions, with her next try-out slated in the following weeks.

Permian Savannah Young Austin Young Permian Basin KPE Fox 24

Trial delay marks plea offers disputed in Young case

July 29 2010 Young was to plead guilty and receive seven years probation but the plea offer was marked as not accepted on the docket. Judge James Rush set the case for Oct 8 trial. DA Bland says it is incorrect to claim Young declined plea offers. ECISD police investigated starting June 17 after a tip. Young was placed on leave June 21 and the board terminated his contract July 20. a probable cause affidavit alleges a sexual relationship with a student including nude images.

Young 244Th James Rush Ector County Bobby Bland Odessa American Rush Rick Navarrete Ector County Isd

Wind Storm Strikes West Odessa Highway, Fire Units Respond

Strong winds toppled buildings and caused fires across West Odessa and Howard County. Meteorologist says West Odessa may have seen 55 to 56 mph gusts, despite lower readings at nearby airports. Fire crews battled a lightning sparked RV fire on West Blackstone and multiple tank battery blazes on FM 846. Officials state alarms triggered four times but emphasize continuing rapid responses as weather remains unsettled.

Webber West Odessa Andrew Arnold National Weather Service Schlemeyer Field Midland International Airport Arnold Gary Duesler Ector County Duesler West Blackstone Avenue Howard County Big Spring Tommy Sullivan Sullivan FM 846

Case highlights death penalty plans in Zachary case

Bland said Bland said the state will seek the death penalty for Martinez while Bland noted Quezada faces capital murder charges with potential penalties. Zachary died on February 20 at Medical Center Hospital after alleged abuse by Moore and Martinez, with three other children removed from the home and sexual abuse investigations ongoing.

Quezada Zachary Bland Martinez 244Th District Court Kimberly Ann Moore Medical Center Hospital Moore Ector County Detention Center Odessa N. Lincoln Ave

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