July 30, 2004

Sniper Muhammad Slips Out of Waist Chains

FAIRFAX, Va. — A court hearing for sniper mastermind John Allen Muhammad was delayed briefly Thursday after Muhammad wriggled out of a chain strapped around his waist. Muhammad was placed back into full restraints without incident, but for a few minutes he was in the courtroom with a lengthy chain gathered in his hands that authorities said was a potential weapon. Posted by Webmaster at July 30, 2004 12:32 AM