Army Psychiatrist Finds USS Cole Bombing Suspect Fit for Trial Despite PTSD Diagnosis

A U.S. military psychiatrist has diagnosed the USS Cole bombing defendant with PTSD and depression but determined he remains competent to stand trial at Guantanamo Bay. The finding is part of ongoing pretrial proceedings in a long-running military commission case. The ruling could clear a path toward trial, though appeals and further mental-health evaluations may follow.

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