Counterpunch Feb. 25, 2002 By Alex Lynch Link:Click here There were no streetlights down the long back-road; the arms of the yellow gates were left open just enough for a car to fit through. The darkness of the hidden stretch of road left the Muslim community center of north Tampa[Read More…]
Feb. 9, 2007 LE MONDE diplomatique DOCUMENTARY: Norwegian documentary film can also claim to depict political issues that are of global significance. In the film USA versus Al-Arian, we see the jury found Al-Arian not guilty on all counts…and the judge hand down a prison sentence and deportation. Evidence is[Read More…]
Feb. 9, 2007 LE MONDE diplomatique DOCUMENTARY: Norwegian documentary film can also claim to depict political issues that are of global significance. In the film USA versus Al-Arian, we see the jury found Al-Arian not guilty on all counts…and the judge hand down a prison sentence and deportation. Evidence is[Read More…]
EXCLUSIVE: Hunger-Striking Palestinian Professor Sami Al-Arian Speaks Out In First Broadcast Interview of His Four-Year Imprisonment Democracy Now!, February 7, 2007 Link:Click here In a Democracy Now! exclusive, Sami Al-Arian speaks to us from prison where is on a hunger-strike. The Palestinian professor and activist ’s case has been one[Read More…]
March 11, 2008 Jurist JURIST Guest Columnist Peter Erlinder of William Mitchell College of Law, attorney on appeal for Dr. Sami Al Arian, says that the treatment accorded the acquitted but still detained academic Palestinian activist from Tampa – now on hunger strike and in danger of irreversible renal failure[Read More…]
Florida Plea Bargain Revisited As Legal Battle Rages On Government must hand over important information on 2006 Plea Bargain / Other motions put off for another hearing February 5, 2009 – Alexandria, VA – An important hearing was held today in the criminal contempt case of Dr. Sami Al-Arian. Although Judge Leonie Brinkema[Read More…]
Hearing this Friday to Revisit Original 2006 Plea Agreement Judge has ordered reluctant government prosecutors to provide crucial evidence about the plea negotiations February 17, 2009 – Alexandria, VA – Last week featured important legal developments in Dr. Sami Al-Arian’s case. In a second round of motions, government prosecutors have once again asked the[Read More…]
Judge Agrees with Defense: 2006 Plea Negotiations Should be Revisited Dr. Al-Arian’s Saga Enters Its 7th Year February 20, 2009 – Alexandria, VA – At a pre-trial hearing today, federal judge Leonie Brinkema denied a government motion requesting her to reconsider a previous ruling. At the last hearing, Judge Brinkema ruled that the[Read More…]
Expresses gratitude for support; “Freedom restores dignity and humanity” Northern Virginia – September 9, 2008 – Dr. Sami Al-Arian has given his first public statement since being released on bond, thanking his supporters for everything they have done, and calling on them to keep bearing witness to justice all over[Read More…]
During the week of February 18, Dr. Sami Al-Arian’s family visited Oslo, Norway to attend the premiere of “USA vs. Al-Arian,” a critically-acclaimed documentary about Dr. Al-Arian’s case. On the second night of the week-long trip, Amnesty International-Norway held a special screening of the film, followed by a reception at[Read More…]
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