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Von Brunn in 'No Condition' for Court: Judge

Hospitalized museum gunman, shot in face, still in critical condition

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(AP) – A white supremacist accused of fatally shooting a security guard at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum is in no condition to appear in court, a federal judge ruled today. James von Brunn, 88, was shot in the face by guards who returned his fire last week and is still hospitalized. FBI officials have said he is likely to survive.

After a brief private conversation with prosecutors and the defense at a hearing today, the judge said it would not be possible for von Brunn to have an initial appearance in the next week, either at the courthouse or in his hospital room. "Obviously, he's not able to get to court," the judge said. He scheduled another hearing for next Monday to get an update.

A security officer directs people as they line up for the opening of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington Friday, June 12, 2009.
A security officer directs people as they line up for the opening of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington Friday, June 12, 2009.   (Alex Brandon)
A picture of guard Stephen T. Johns, and flowers, are placed near the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington Friday, June 12, 2009.
A picture of guard Stephen T. Johns, and flowers, are placed near the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington Friday, June 12, 2009.   (Alex Brandon)
James von Brunn, who opened fir inside the crowded U.S. Holocaust Memorial and Museum in Washington on Wednesday, June 10, killing a guard, has been charged with murder.
James von Brunn, who opened fir inside the crowded U.S. Holocaust Memorial and Museum in Washington on Wednesday, June 10, killing a guard, has been charged with murder.   ((AP Photo/Talbot County Sheriff Office ))
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TerrifiedCitizen
Jun 15, 09 8:14 PM CDT
They have no compunction against using weapons against the Palestinians; why is there any "queasiness" using them here? http://www.newser.com/story/61636/all-jewish-spaces-need-armed-guards.html Reply
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flame821
Jun 15, 09 9:20 PM CDT
I wonder if this poor excuse for a human will ever make it to his court date. He's 88, mentally unstable and recently shot. I doubt his body/mind could handle the stress of a hearing. But still, I hope he does live long enough to be found guilty so that Mr. Johns' family has some closure. Reply
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