their military service. I have helped to defend several soldiers, most prominently Colonel Michael Steele, the real life hero of the tragic events in Mogadishu that gave rise to the film “Blackhawk Down.” I have also helped to defend ordinary enlisted men accused of unlawful killings of non-combatants. Seve

med Tahlil Mohamed, was one of his captors. Mohamed and Hassan are listed as co-defendants. • According to court documents, Hassan, 51, was born in Mogadishu and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. He faces six counts, including kidnapping conspiracy, hostage-taking conspiracy and unlawful use of firearms. He