NEW : The judge rejects standby counsel 's argument . NEW : The decision triggers a conflict with the defense counsel . Admitted Fort Hood gunman ` ` is working towards a death penalty , '' he says . He faces a life sentence if convicted of 13 murders and two attempted murder counts .
NEW : The judge rejects standby counsel 's request . NEW : The decision triggers a fight with the defense counsel . Admitted Fort Hood gunman `` is working towards a death penalty , '' lawyer says . Hasan faces a death sentence if convicted of 13 killings and 32 attempted murder counts .