We were reminded again today that the evidence shows that only one shooting is definitive—that is the shooting of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui. Today’s testimony again confirmed that the only bullets and casings found at the scene of the crime were from the handgun used by the Chief Warrant Officer. 

We learned today that there is no evidence whatsoever that a bullet hit, penetrated, or ricocheted off the wall where the prosecution claims Dr. Aafia fired an M4 rifle. While the FBI Agent who investigated the crime scene attempted to explain the lack of evidence by claiming that bullets can fragment, during cross-examination, he admitted that the steel tip of the bullet that should have been found would have remained intact. Had a bullet penetrated the wall, it would have most likely remained in the wall. Yet, upon examination of the wall, absolutely no evidence was found that would suggest that a bullet penetrated the wall. In addition, according to the witness, had a bullet ricocheted off the wall, it most likely would have penetrated the cloth ceiling in the room. Yet, there was absolutely no damage to the ceiling.    Moreover, the witness testified that no gun shot residue  was found on the curtain, which was allegedly within six inches of the M4 when it was fired.

Tina Monshipour Foster

Executive Director

International Justice Network