By Michael Mroziak
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Buffalo – After four days of testimony, accused murderer Muzzamil Hassan faced questioning Wednesday from the prosecution in cross-examination. WBFO's Michael Mroziak was in Erie County Court for Wednesday morning's proceedings.
Prosecuting attorney Colleen Curtin Gable showed the courtroom graphic photos including the crime scene and of stab wounds on Assiya Hassan's upper body.
When quizzed by Curtin Gable, Muzzamil Hassan did not deny killing his wife but insisted several times that he had no recollection of the deed as it was happening. He also did not deny what was displayed in the crime scene and medical examiner's photos, stating - in his words - "I don't remember but if it's there, it's there."
Hassan again claimed that he was acting out of self-defense. But when questioned by Curtin Gable if he actually saw Assiya Hassan pull a knife as she allegedly did in an incident earlier that day, Hassan conceded he did not see a knife actually displayed.
During a recess, his legal advisor Jeremy Schwartz told reporters there were no surprises during cross-examination.