Act I- The Mother of All Evidence
By Dr. Sami Al-Arian

(Somewhere in more than a dozen American cities between April 1996 and March 1998.)

(Two observers whispering in the courthouse)
            -    Where is the Judge?

1. He’s been away for a while

Behind a closed door
-    Where are the prosecutors?

1. They’re in the Judge’s chamber

Standing on the floor

1. Where is the defense team?
2. Waiting outside in frustration

In the corridor

(Judge and prosecutors enter the courtroom)

D(efense):       What are the charges?
J(udge):           I can’t tell you
        D:            Who are the accusers?
         J:             I can’t tell you.
        D:            Are there any witnesses?
         J:             I can’t tell you.
        D:            Where are the documents?
         J:             I can’t tell you.
        D:            What’s the evidence?
         J:             It’s secret.
        D:            But this is America, it doesn’t fit.

(Someone whispering)—And if it doesn’t fit, you must acquit. Or is it quit!

        D:            Your honor, based on the testimony
                        And evidence presented,
                        We proved that the defendant,
                        Is a role model in the community

         J:             Yes, but based on the secret evidence,
                        I find him a threat to national security

                        My hands are tied,
                        Bail is denied