Dr. Al-Arian still under House Arrest Awaiting Dismissal of Unjust Case Washington, DC – February 20, 2011 Today marks the eighth anniversary of the arrest of Dr. Sami Al-Arian by U.S. authorities in pre-dawn raid that the professor described in a poem. Throughout the ordeal, Dr. Al-Arian spent over 5[Read More…]
Complaint Filed Against Prosecutor US DoJ Wash., D.C. – April 24, 2009 – Nearly fifty supporters, many representing local and national civil and human rights organizations, attended a press conference in front of the Department of Justice in Washington on Friday. On a day that was to see a possible[Read More…]
Moment of Truth in Dr. Al-Arian’s Case Judge to definitely decide whether to let trial go forward or to have charges dropped altogether Alexandria, VA – April 17, 2009 – On Monday, Dr. Sami Al-Arian’s attorneys filed in federal court a motion replying to the government’s brief which opposes Dr. Al-Arian’s[Read More…]
Motion to Dismiss Filed/ Website Relaunched/ Urgent Calls for Donations “Justice demands that the United States honor its agreement with Dr. Sami Al-Arian” March 26, 2009 – Alexandria, VA – Dr. Sami Al-Arian’s attorneys filed a motion to dismiss the criminal contempt charges against him in federal court on Monday. The[Read More…]
Says Justice Department’s Integrity at Stake Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and PeaceMarch 9, 2009Alexandria, VA Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled in favor of a defense request to file a motion to dismiss the charges against Dr. Sami Al-Arian at a hearing in federal court today. Her decision follows new revelations[Read More…]
Govt Admits: Fla. and Va. Prosecutors Were Split / Trial Postponed Prosecutor Asks Judge to Reconsider: Will Third Time Be a Charm? March 7, 2009 – Alexandria, VA – According to federal court briefs filed on Wednesday, Assistant U.S. Attorney Gordon Kromberg restated his request for the judge to overturn her[Read More…]
Prosecution emotionally accuses defense of carrying out personal attacks; Judge to attorneys: “Cool down!” Judge Brinkema August 9, 2008 / Alexandria, VA – On Friday, in a pre-trial hearing which witnessed one of the single most dramatic clashes between Dr. Sami Al-Arian’s attorneys and the government, a federal judge unexpectedly[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…]
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