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Gunman Hasan a Lifelong Muslim, Devout Soldier

He counseled returning soldiers with PTSD

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 5, 2009 11:20 PM CST

(Newser) – The details emerging about Nidal Hasan, who authorities say is responsible for the worst mass killing on a US Army base, paint a picture of a man torn by contradictory loyalties. Hasan was a lifelong Muslim, an imam at his mosque said, but not an... Read full story »

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Gunman Hasan a Lifelong Muslim, Devout Soldier

He counseled returning soldiers with PTSD

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