Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Pulse gunman's wife to go on trial in Orlando

The only person charged in connection with a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Florida goes on trial later [Thursday].

Noor Salman, the widow of gunman Omar Mateen, is charged with obstructing justice and aiding and abetting a terrorist organization in connection with the June 2016 attack.

49 people were killed in the massacre at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando.

Reporter Steve Mort says prosecutors may have a difficult task in convincing jurors.

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Reporter Steve Mort in Orlando says Noor Salman could face life in prison if convicted.

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B/A: On Wednesday President Trump said the massacre could have been prevented if 'one person' at the club had been armed.

An off-duty police officer working security at Pulse exchanged fire with Mateen during the rampage.