Psychologist says Moussaoui mentally ill
Michael J. Sniffen
The Associated Press
Seattle Times
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Alexandria, Virginia US):
A defense psychologist testified Monday that Zacarias Moussaoui is a paranoid schizophrenic with delusions, as defense lawyers presented additional evidence that the confessed Sept. 11 conspirator believes he will be freed from prison by President Bush.
Psychologist Xavier Amador testified that Moussaoui displays symptoms of the brain disorder, including delusions and disorganized thoughts and speech.
Moussaoui's court-appointed defense lawyers believe he has lied on the witness stand twice about having had a role in the nation's worst terrorist attack to achieve martyrdom through execution or an enhanced role in history.
Amador has never examined Moussaoui, who refused to see him. He said his diagnosis is based, in part, on conclusions of other mental-health professionals and an analysis of Moussaoui's actions and writings, including rambling and abusive legal motions filed during the 18 months Moussaoui represented himself.
Last week, in his second appearance as a witness, the 37-year-old Frenchman reiterated his stunning earlier testimony that he was to hijack a fifth jetliner on Sept. 11 and fly into the White House, a plan he had said for years was intended for a later date.
Apr 18, 2006
Michael J. Sniffen
The Associated Press
Seattle Times
__________
Alexandria, Virginia US):
A defense psychologist testified Monday that Zacarias Moussaoui is a paranoid schizophrenic with delusions, as defense lawyers presented additional evidence that the confessed Sept. 11 conspirator believes he will be freed from prison by President Bush.
Psychologist Xavier Amador testified that Moussaoui displays symptoms of the brain disorder, including delusions and disorganized thoughts and speech.
Moussaoui's court-appointed defense lawyers believe he has lied on the witness stand twice about having had a role in the nation's worst terrorist attack to achieve martyrdom through execution or an enhanced role in history.
Amador has never examined Moussaoui, who refused to see him. He said his diagnosis is based, in part, on conclusions of other mental-health professionals and an analysis of Moussaoui's actions and writings, including rambling and abusive legal motions filed during the 18 months Moussaoui represented himself.
Last week, in his second appearance as a witness, the 37-year-old Frenchman reiterated his stunning earlier testimony that he was to hijack a fifth jetliner on Sept. 11 and fly into the White House, a plan he had said for years was intended for a later date.
Apr 18, 2006
