Seattle Jewish federation gunman found guilty

THE man who attacked the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle building in 2006 has been found guilty of murder in his second trial.

Naveed Haq enters the Seattle courtroom on December 15 to hear the judge's verdict. Photo: JTA
Naveed Haq enters the Seattle courtroom on December 15 to hear the judge's verdict. Photo: JTA

NEW YORK — The man who attacked the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle building in July 2006 has been found guilty of murder in his second trial.

A jury found Naveed Haq, 34, guilty on all eight counts against him. Haq, of Washington, will spend the rest of his life in prison.

Following nearly two months of testimony, the jury agreed with the prosecution that Haq knew full well what he was doing when he wounded six women, killing one, at the federation building three years ago.

Haq suffers from a mental disorder and his defence claimed he could not understand his actions.

JTA

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