November 13, 2009 7:22 AM
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Feds Still Seeking Fort Hood Terror Link
Nidal Hasan headshot, as a medical student, doctor and alleged shooter at Fort Hood, undated Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (AP)
Sources tells CBS News that investigators are continuing to look for any possible ties between the alleged Fort Hood shooter, Major Nidal Malik Hasan, and terrorist groups including the Muslim Brotherhood, an affiliate of Hamas.
The Muslim Brotherhood operates behind the scenes in the United States and seeks to subtly place individuals into influential positions in the academic, legal or medical professions to further their cause of undermining the United States.
Special Section: Tragedy at Fort Hood
So far all investigations of Hasan have indicated that he acted alone, without support or direction from any outside group. Stories published this week indicated that Hasan had been in contact with al Qaeda, but further reporting revealed that Hasan had only been in contact with an imam at a mosque he sometimes attended, who had expressed support for al Qaeda - and that Hasan had approached the cleric with questions for a research paper.
Investigators are now also looking at whether Hasan was supporting Islamic charities overseas. Some such charities have been found to funnel money to terrorist organizations.
Earlier Thursday, President Barack Obama has ordered a review of all intelligence related to Fort Hood shooting suspect Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, and whether the information was properly shared and acted upon within government agencies.
The review will be overseen by John Brennan, assistant to the president for homeland security and counterterrorism. The first results are due to the White House by Nov. 30.
More Coverage of the Tragedy at Fort Hood:
Who Is True Fort Hood Hero?
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Army Doctors Had Doubts over Hasan
Exclusive: Inside Hasan's Apartment
Fort Hood Hero Recalls "Chaotic" Scene
The Government Blame Game
Ft. Hood Shooting: Composure Under Fire
Radical Imam's Web Site Praises Hasan
List of Fort Hood Dead, Wounded
Copyright 2009 CBS. All rights reserved. The Muslim Brotherhood operates behind the scenes in the United States and seeks to subtly place individuals into influential positions in the academic, legal or medical professions to further their cause of undermining the United States.
Special Section: Tragedy at Fort Hood
So far all investigations of Hasan have indicated that he acted alone, without support or direction from any outside group. Stories published this week indicated that Hasan had been in contact with al Qaeda, but further reporting revealed that Hasan had only been in contact with an imam at a mosque he sometimes attended, who had expressed support for al Qaeda - and that Hasan had approached the cleric with questions for a research paper.
Investigators are now also looking at whether Hasan was supporting Islamic charities overseas. Some such charities have been found to funnel money to terrorist organizations.
Earlier Thursday, President Barack Obama has ordered a review of all intelligence related to Fort Hood shooting suspect Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, and whether the information was properly shared and acted upon within government agencies.
The review will be overseen by John Brennan, assistant to the president for homeland security and counterterrorism. The first results are due to the White House by Nov. 30.
More Coverage of the Tragedy at Fort Hood:
Who Is True Fort Hood Hero?
No Military Executions since 1961
Army Doctors Had Doubts over Hasan
Exclusive: Inside Hasan's Apartment
Fort Hood Hero Recalls "Chaotic" Scene
The Government Blame Game
Ft. Hood Shooting: Composure Under Fire
Radical Imam's Web Site Praises Hasan
List of Fort Hood Dead, Wounded
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