One of eight counts that carry death sentence . Defense has leave to conduct its own trial . Judge ruled earlier that piracy suspect will be tried as an adult . Captain Abdukhadir Muse has been identified as leader of ship hijacking .
Indictment alleges eight counts that carry life sentence . Defense granted time to conduct its own investigation . Judge ruled earlier that piracy suspect will be tried as an adult . Abduwali Abdukhadir Muse has been identified as leader of ship hijacking .