No jury questions answered in Haq case
SEATTLE (AP) - The Seattle jury deliberating a verdict in the trial of the man accused of shooting up a Jewish Federation office had a question for the judge:
What are the definitions of right and wrong and being able to tell the difference?
The judge could provide no clarification to instructions the jury already received.
Monday is Day 6 for the King County Superior Court jury deciding whether Naveed Haq will go to a prison or a mental hospital.
The 32-year-old Tri-Cities man pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to murder, attempted murder and other charges. He faces a total of 15 counts.
A mental health expert who testified for the defense says Haq thought he was on a mission from God and unable to tell right from wrong when he shot up the office in July 2006. The prosecutor's expert agrees Haq has mental problems but knew what he was doing.
After five weeks of testimony the case went to the jury May 23.
What are the definitions of right and wrong and being able to tell the difference?
The judge could provide no clarification to instructions the jury already received.
Monday is Day 6 for the King County Superior Court jury deciding whether Naveed Haq will go to a prison or a mental hospital.
The 32-year-old Tri-Cities man pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to murder, attempted murder and other charges. He faces a total of 15 counts.
A mental health expert who testified for the defense says Haq thought he was on a mission from God and unable to tell right from wrong when he shot up the office in July 2006. The prosecutor's expert agrees Haq has mental problems but knew what he was doing.
After five weeks of testimony the case went to the jury May 23.