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"stoney" |
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14 Apr 2004 03:33:28 PM |
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Idaho Trial Could Be a Test of Patriot Act |
http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-3977694,00.html
Idaho Trial Could Be a Test of Patriot Act
Wednesday April 14, 2004 9:01 PM
By BOB FICK
Associated Press Writer
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A Saudi graduate student used his computer expertise
to help Islamic terrorists recruit followers and raise money over the
Internet, prosecutors said in opening statements at the man's trial
Wednesday.
Sami Omar Al-Hussayen, a 34-year-old doctoral candidate in computer
science at the University of Idaho, is accused of setting up and running
Web sites that supported the Palestinian militant group Hamas and
organizations that advocate attacks on the United States.
``With his expertise and expert advice, he created for them the vehicle
for the recruitment and funding of terrorism,'' federal prosecutor Kim
Lindquist told the jury. ``The Internet is an integral part of
logistical support for extreme jihad, terrorism, around the world.''
Al-Hussayen has denied any wrongdoing. Defense attorney David Nevin
depicted him as a respected Muslim leader in the university community,
telling jurors that the government was giving them only a small part of
the Internet picture.
The main Web site relied on by prosecutors to charge Al-Hussayen is
``the most popular site in all of Islam,'' Nevin said.
``These are not terrorist Web sites,'' he said. ``They are general news
and religious Web sites.''
He also argued that whatever the views on the sites, the Constitution
protects the right to express them.
The case is seen as a key test of a USA Patriot Act provision that
prohibits offering ``expert advice or assistance'' to foreign terrorist
groups.
Al-Hussayen also has been accused of maintaining bank accounts in four
states to funnel money to a Michigan-based organization that federal
agents said has links to terrorists.
The government also has filed visa fraud and false statement charges
against Al-Hussayen.
The terrorism counts are punishable by up to 15 years each, the visa
fraud charges by up to 25 years each, and the false-statement counts by
five years each.
© Guardian Newspapers Limited 2004
Stoney
"Designated Rascal and Rapscallion
and
SCAMPERMEISTER!"
When in doubt, SCAMPER about!
When things are fair, SCAMPER everywhere!
When things are rough, can't SCAMPER enough!
/end humour alert
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{so much for the 'no atheists in foxholes' rubbish}
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| User: "JTEM" |
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| Title: Re: Idaho Trial Could Be a Test of Patriot Act |
14 Apr 2004 08:03:21 PM |
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"stoney" <stoney@the.net> wrote
He also argued that whatever the views on the sites,
the Constitution protects the right to express them.
It's hard to be sympathetic. I mean, if you're going to
advocate attacks on the U.S., why choose to live here?
It seems if he wasn't an American citizen, or on American
soil, they wouldn't have a case against him.
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| User: "stoney" |
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| Title: Re: Idaho Trial Could Be a Test of Patriot Act |
16 Apr 2004 12:12:52 PM |
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On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 21:03:21 -0400, "JTEM" <gymraven@hotmail.com>,
Message ID: <x82dnQ1-T6nSQ-DdRVn-gQ@comcast.com> wrote in alt.atheism;
"stoney" <stoney@the.net> wrote
He also argued that whatever the views on the sites,
the Constitution protects the right to express them.
It's hard to be sympathetic. I mean, if you're going to
advocate attacks on the U.S., why choose to live here?
I understand both the 'hard to be sympathetic' and the question.
It seems if he wasn't an American citizen, or on American
soil, they wouldn't have a case against him.
When has that stopped the U.S.?
Stoney
"Designated Rascal and Rapscallion
and
SCAMPERMEISTER!"
When in doubt, SCAMPER about!
When things are fair, SCAMPER everywhere!
When things are rough, can't SCAMPER enough!
/end humour alert
alt.atheism military veteran #11
{so much for the 'no atheists in foxholes' rubbish}
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