Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace Jan. 23, 2006 Correcting an inaccurate recent report TAMPA- On Wednesday February 22, an interview with Dr. Sami Al-Arian was granted to an Orlando Sentinel reporter, Pedro Ruz Gutierrez for publication today. The objective of the interview was primarily to talk about the[Read More…]
Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace February 20, 2006 Three years after arrest, Dr. Al-Arian Remains in Jail On this day exactly three years ago, federal authorities took Dr. Sami Al-Arian away from his family during the pre-dawn hours. Over the next two years, the government spent millions of[Read More…]
St. Petersburg Times January 27, 2006 Link:Click here Lawyers state case in closed hearing Sami Al-Arian’s attorneys have asked to be removed from the case; the judge promised a ruling by Feb. 11. By MEG LAUGHLIN TAMPA – Lawyers for Sami Al-Arian explained to the judge why they wanted off[Read More…]
Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace January 24, 2006 I. St. Petersburg Times, ACLU urges no retrial of Al-Arian II. Text of ACLU letter I. ACLU urges no retrial of Al-Arian www.sptimes.com/2006/01/24/Tampabay/ACLU_urges_no_retrial.shtml By MEG LAUGHLIN TAMPA – The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida urged the government Monday not[Read More…]
Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace January 23, 2006 Nahla Al-Arian meets with Desmond Tutu TAMPA– Dr. Sami Al-Arian’s wife, Nahla Al-Arian, met Archibishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa last week when he spoke at the University of South Florida. She gave him a copy of “Conspiring Against Joseph,”[Read More…]
Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace Jan. 12, 2006 Amnesty International Urges Action on Behalf of Dr. Al-Arian The respected human rights organization, Amnesty International, has set up an Online Action Center to ensure fair treatment for Dr. Sami Al-Arian at the following link: http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/siteapps/advocacy/index.aspx? c=goJTI0OvElH&b=953489&template=x.ascx&action=5215 Note: Please copy[Read More…]
Minaret of Freedom Institute Statement On the Continued Detention of Dr. Sami al-Arian To: Alberto Gonzales Attorney General of the United States Dear Sir: The efforts to advance democracy and liberty in the Muslim world confront many challenges, but few are as seriously obstructive as abuses of power to persecute[Read More…]
Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace January 5, 2006The National Lawyers Guild Demands Release on Bail, and Avoidance of Deportation Proceedings for Dr. Sami al-Arian NEW YORK – January 5 – The National Lawyers Guild demands that the government immediately release Dr. Sami Al-Arian on bail and that it[Read More…]
Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace January 7, 2006 Govt to retry Dr. Al-Arian/ Statements of Support TAMPA- During a status hearing yesterday in Dr. Sami Al-Arian’s case, prosecutors indicated that they are leaning towards retrying Dr. Al- Arian and co-defendant Hatim Fariz on charges on which the jury[Read More…]
Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace January 5, 2006 Press Conference and Rally to support Dr. Al-Arian On Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, one month after Dr. Al-Arian was acquitted by a jury in Tampa, supporters will gather at the Federal Courthouse for a status hearing of determination about next[Read More…]
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