Judge allows forced feeding of accused National Guard shooter
Summary
A federal judge has approved force-feeding an Afghan man accused of attacking two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. The court order permits prison officials to give him medical treatment and nutrition against his will if needed.Key Facts
- The accused is an Afghan national.
- He is charged with ambushing two National Guard members in the U.S. capital.
- U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta issued the order.
- The order allows the Bureau of Prisons to provide medical care and nutrition without the accused’s consent.
- This measure is to be used while the accused is in jail.
- The decision was made recently, as of Saturday.
- The case involves security personnel stationed in Washington, D.C.
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