Appeals of this kind tie up the Infidel’s resources, and although this one failed, the courts are so crazy these days that one never knows.
Also, Abdulhakim Muhammad has a point. Attacks like his are not criminal cases. He is a soldier in a war. He should be regarded as such.
“Man who shot 2 soldiers in ’09 loses appeal bid Terrorist defense rejected,” by Hunter Field, Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette, January 31, 2020:
The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday tossed out the appeal of the man who shot two soldiers, killing one, at a Little Rock recruiting station in 2009.
Abdulhakim Muhammad had argued that he shouldn’t have been tried for murder in state court because several congressmen and government officials had referred to the shooting as “international terrorism” by a “foreign terrorist organization.”
Muhammad, a radical convert to Islam, shot and killed Pvt. William Long of Conway and injured Pvt. Quinton Ezeagwula of Jacksonville at the Little Rock Army-Navy Career Center on Rodney Parham Road 11 years ago.
Muhammad, who pleaded guilty in 2011 and was sentenced to 12 life sentences plus 540 months in prison, contended that only a federal court had jurisdiction over his crimes. He said he was denied the ability in state court to raise some defenses available in federal or military court….
Muhammad, who said the shooting was retaliation for U.S. military actions in the Middle East, filed the petition for a writ of habeas corpus. He was not represented by an attorney.
Muhammad in his appeal also pointed out that Long and Ezeagwula were eventually awarded Purple Hearts. The two soldiers were initially denied Purple Hearts because they weren’t injured in a traditional overseas conflict, but the commendations were awarded after Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., authored a provision to extend the awards to people killed or injured by people in contact with and inspired by terrorist groups.
PRCS says
terrorist
noun
a person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.
“four commercial aircraft were hijacked by terrorists”
adjective
unlawfully using violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.
“a terrorist organization”
Given that members of Sendero Luminoso, for example (a South American communist organization whose aims ARE political) those definitions do not accurately describe ‘soldiers’ like Abdulhakim Muhammad.
Call him a violent jihadist.
George says
Amen, so good to hear God’s view. Murder is killing a person which deserves death. Premeditated Murder has a death penalty. However, repentance and the acceptance of Jesus’ shed blood will set the prisoner free in spirit, soul, and conscience.
gravenimage says
George–with all respect–how is murder killing a person who deserves death? Really, it is just the opposite.
Heretic says
You just described the BATFE.
boakai ngombu says
Muhammad suffers from delusions of grandeur.
Oldone says
Nay, nay…He is a punk…He is a nobody, rapidly spinning down into a nothing…He is a useless punk…
Westman says
“Muhammad suffers from delusions of grandeur.”
Yes, it started in 610 AD.
John Wayne says
I hope he’s so nervous in prison he keeps dropping the soap.
Frank Anderson says
A terrorist deserves to be recognized both as an “illegal combatant” under the Geneva treaties that have been adopted as the Supreme Law of the Land pursuant to Article 6 Clause 2 of the Constitution; he should also be regarded as a pirate, an “enemy of all mankind” under international law and the accepted law of the US, meaning the incredible amounts of court time and taxpayer money spent keeping him alive would be put to better use.
Thomas Richard says
Mecca is the international headquarters for Islamic Jihad. Instead of poking the ideology….we must identify the enemy by name….right to the core…..and then close embassies, consulates, freeze assets and declare war. …..Win or lose…..the merry go round must stop…..
Oldone says
Ouch!!!…That be too much truth for one dose…
Donovan Nuera says
Need some Welsh miners to infiltrate Mecca and tunnel under Blak Koob like they did at in 1917 southwest Salient at Ypres……
x says
No, he should not be treated as a soldier. He does not represent any official government, therefore the Geneva convention does not apply. In fact, he can be treated as a spy or saboteur and executed.
Stan Lore says
So this Jihadi murdered out of hatred for America and wanted to kill more. He was allowed to receive a sentence of Life Without Possibility of Parole (LWOP) after pleading guilty. He journeyed to the Middle East to train and fight to kill Americans and Jews. He overstayed his visa and was arrested. President Obama intervened and got him deported back to the USA, where his father had faith he would regain his senses and appreciation for this countty. Thanks Obama. He was/is a Jihadi who has not renounced his mission on behalf of the Profet Muhammad. But he will have a life without fear of execution. Why? I have no problem with him pleading guilty. I approve! But why diminish the value of the victims by removing the death penalty? This scumbag should live on death row until his last breath is taken. And Arkansas, unlike the Federal government, has executed members of its death row. This puke should not be given a pass on capital punishment just because he pled guilty. If that was his offer, the DA should have told him to take a hike and prepare for trial. The blood of those shot by this pos is partly on the shoulders of the Obama administration. Without its ‘advocating’ for his removal from a Middle East cesspool of radical Islamic terrorism, where he wanted to stay, we don’t lose innocent lives on his account.
Michael Copeland says
The FBI concurs with what the defendant wrote at the time of his trial:
“”I wasn’t insane or post-traumatic, nor was I forced to do this Act. The attack was justified according to Islamic Laws and the Islamic Religion. Jihad—to fight those who wage war on Islam and Muslims.”
Michael Copeland says
Correction: the observation about recognition of jihad really belongs to the Pensacola case. Apologies.
However, the defendant’s own words are informative to those willing to accept them.
FYI says
“A radical convert to islam”
The EXCUSE ….to do all kinds of evil sanctioned by..
the muslim god al LAH{“The BEST of deceivers” k3:54}
the commandment-of-God violating teachings of the muslim ‘holy’ book,the ignoble koran
the muslim “prophet” muhammed{pbuh,prophecy be unknown to him}a self-confessed TERRORIST{sahih bukhari 4:52:220} and liar{al tabari 6:111}
the FREEDOM to violate those essential Exodus 20 Commandments of the Actual God as allah gives permission to break them,freedom to commit treason..
the PERMISSION to hate via the islamic Doctrine of Hate al walaa wal baraa
And named after his “prophet” muhammed:the owner,buyer and seller of black african slaves{sahih muslim 3901}
Niemoller says
Why wasn’t he executed 10 years ago? That’s the real question.
mortimer says
Agree with Robert Spencer: “Abdulhakim Muhammad has a point. Attacks like his are not criminal cases. He is a soldier in a war. He should be regarded as such.”
Abdulhakim Muhammad would be a heroic SOLDIER OF ALLAH in Afghastlistan, but in the US, governments call him ‘a criminal’.
It should be remembered that Major Dr Nidal Hasan (who shot and killed unarmed soldiers in a medical clinic) called himself SOA (soldier of Allah).
How many of these self-appointed ‘soldiers of Allah’ are in the US today? How many are entering due to immigration agents who know NOTHING about the details of Islam and couldn’t see a jihadist even if he had plans for a bombs on his laptop.
Frank Anderson says
It took 19 to kill 3000 with airplanes. With the right weapons, 1 can kill millions.
PRCS says
One of Iranian mullahs’ goals.
Frank Anderson says
Does it make any sense that no country has ever failed to obtain nuclear weapons that attempted to have them, except Iran? US, Soviet Union, UK, France, China, India, Pakistan, Brazil, South Africa, North Korea. . .Iran has been “working” on this for “40” years, and has not yet? Quoting John Vernon in Outlaw Josey Wales, “We gotta sayin’ in Missouri, Senator, ‘Don’t piss down my back and tell me it’s rainin.'” The only reasonable question is how many do they have and when will they start using them?
Michael Day says
And as a soldier who wore no Uniform he is a Spy and should be taken out an Hang HIM HIGH,An to the musclemen who read my post look me up .
Mike says
Ok then it would have been alright to simply gun him down instead of arresting him. That would be fine with me. Not to mention destroying anything he owned or possessed as war making materials.
gravenimage says
Arkansas: Muslim who shot two soldiers claims that as a terrorist, he shouldn’t have been tried in state court
…………….
This Jihadist thug would not be happy unless he was tried in a Shari’ah court…
Frank Anderson says
GI, doesn’t islam prohibit joy and happiness in this life?
gravenimage says
True enough,, Frank. I should have said he wouldn’t be satisfied.
Frank Anderson says
GI, just shows that I am trying to pay attention and learn!
gravenimage says
🙂
Jonathan says
Why do we allow Islam in America? Why do we allow a religion that at its core wants our land our country our way of life destroyed?
How much longer do Americans have to put up with this ?
Tim says
Jonathan, it continues to be allowed because there are to many people in our government that hate America also. There are to many uninformed people who have no idea what Islam is all about. They are taught to deceive all infidels. Be very careful who you vote for, politicians will say anything to get rich on taxpayer money. Taking the oath to uphold the Constitution means nothing to them.
Lauren Hermann says
Jonathan,
Yes, I too would like to know how much longer we will have to put up with this. The US has no trouble forbidding Nazi’s to immigrate here. So why can’t we say no to muslim immigrants? If Nazis had called their movement a “religion”, would we have allow allowed them to invade the US in huge waves? I think not.
Mary says
I asked a us Senator to stop allowing Muslims to come here. His response was that we cannot deny people on the basis of their religion.
gravenimage says
Since that religion mandates the subjugation or murder of all unbelievers, this is a salient issue.
Frank Anderson says
GI, I think if we check a law can be found that allows any person identified with the goal of overthrowing the US and Constitution can be denied entry. The exclusion is not based on religion but threat to the country and rights of its citizens and those lawfully present. “The Constitution is not a suicide pact.” Its rules cannot be used to further its destruction.
gravenimage says
Agreed, Frank. I know in the past Muslims were asked if they supported bigamy, which is illegal. I can think of some even more salient things to ask about.
Kevin Stevens says
As a British Military veteran of 22 yrs service, and served in the Gulf regions I understand the frustrations of this.
Why did Obama bring him back ?
Why was he not watched ?
He shot 2 military brothers, if and many others on this side of the pond, we had a case of a soldier allegedly shooting a Muslim terrorist and jailed but the terrorist family claimed compensation.
This guy should have been shot dead on the day of the event.
Hugo says
He should be treated as a combatant not using a uniform. He is therefore a spy and should be executed after a short court Marshall.
Steve Vosler says
He should have been tried, convicted and sentenced to death. As long as liberal judges and pantie-waste law makers continue to misinterpret the laws of the Christian God we will be at risk. Look at New York’s bail reform for further destruction.
Donovan Nuera says
So… he is sporting a tell-tale jihadi prayer head bump. Just like the old technique of making your kid smoke a whole mouthful of cigarettes at once after you catch them smoking, to teach him a lesson, let’s really make his prayer bump bigger!!
OLD GUY says
Well then execute him as a terrorist agent!
OLD GUY says
Well then execute him as a Terrorist agent.
medic1980 says
Then let’s just stand him up in front of a firing squad. I’m sure that there would be no shortage of volunteers.