‘My faith requires it': Fort Hood gunman explains controversial beard holding hi

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‘My faith requires it': Fort Hood gunman explains controversial beard holding him in contempt of court

The Army psychiatrist charged in the deadly Fort Hood shooting rampage told a judge on Thursday that he chooses to defy Army regulations by not shaving his beard because it follows his religious faith.

It was Maj Nidal Hasan's first time speaking in court since showing up with a beard in violation of Army regulations in June, prompting several fines and questioning for his defiance.

'In the name of almighty Allah, I am a Muslim,' Hasan told Col. Gregory Gross in his response to the judge. 'I believe my religion requires me to wear a beard.'

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