Suspect ## ed Hasan wears his Army uniform and a knit cap as he is brought into court . The FBI has said it was aware of communication between Hasan and Anwar al-Awlaki , a Yemeni-American cleric who has promoted jihad against the United States and other Western countries . The presiding judge denies a defense request to exclude the accused from the hearing . Hasan is charged with 13 murder counts . The hearing will determine if Hasan is court - martialed , which could lead to death penalty .
Suspect ##ed Hasan wears his Army uniform and a knit cap as he is brought into court . The presiding judge denies a defense request to exclude the accused from the hearing . Hasan is charged with 13 murder counts . The hearing will determine if Hasan is court - martialed , which could lead to death penalty .