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May 13, 2008

WA v. NAVEED HAQ: DAY 17

Posted: 09:19 AM ET

SEATTLE, Washington – “The spirit of God took control of me."

That's what Naveed Haq told defense expert witness and psychiatrist Dr. James Missett about the shooting at the Jewish Federation, during one of their conversations: “It was his belief his trigger finger was being moved, because he couldn’t stop,” said Missett.

While Haq felt distant and surreal during the event, he did notice his aim was “incredibly accurate”- another sign of divine sponsorship in his effort to make a point.

Haq's defense team is claiming he was insane when he shot and killed one person and wounded five others on July 28, 2006.

–In Session staff

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Ginnie Back   May 13th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

In the case of Naveed Haq, Ok, I get it, he has mental illness. How fast would the medical community institutionalize these types of people, if those that are treating mental illness, were held accoutable for their patients actions, while they are actively undergoing treatment. Isn't his Doctor somewhat to blame for this crime?

Denise Grace   May 13th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

It's so difficult as a lay person to listen to Naveed Haq speak so rationally to the 911 operator as to why he's there and why he's upset and come to the conclusion that he's insane. Also, his meetings with psychiatrists is too analytical and convenient. If they do find him not guilty by reason of insanity what would his sentence be? Whatever, please lock him up forever!!

Allen   May 13th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

After following this trial, I have listened to the commentary from the various members during the televising of this trial and am confused on an issue.

Mr. Haq has been described as "insane," "disturbed," "gunman," "psychotic," etc. I understand that the term "terrorist" does not meet the burden of proof but, why has no one proffered the adjective "war protestor"?
Isn't it reasonable to do so considering his conversation with the 911 operator during the commission of this crime? And would this nail down an aspect of the prosecution's argument toward motive?

Miriam   May 13th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

It was a spirit that took control of him, but not the spirit of God. Sounds like there were buggers in his head. Really, why did he have so many different doctors? What's up with that. I have heard of people who go to different doctors for pain med and never reveal this to the doctors they are seeing. I believe he will kill again possibly even himself. Why do innocent people have to die for his illness. Insane or not, he is sane now legally and should suffer consequences for HIS actions. These spirits cannot be punished but he can. If he would not have had a driver's license he could not have been able to drive to do his previous crimes of stealing according to his own dad's testimony. I also believe that people this severe need to be put in an instution to be sure they do not kill at all. Especially when doctors and care takers know that they do not correctly take their meds and drink on top of it. Why was he drinking???? And lastly can the caretakers and doctors be sentenced with him for denying him proper protection as well as the public....

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