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Government’s Abuse of Dr. Al-Arian: From Bad to Worse (8/1)

Government’s Abuse of Dr. Al-Arian: From Bad to Worse (8/1)

Free Sami Al-Arian! www.FreeSamiNow.com Government’s Abuse of Sami Al-Arian: From Bad to Worse Despite Judge’s Words, Treated Like Violent Criminal Hanover, VA – August 1, 2008 – More than two weeks after a federal judge granted Dr. Al-Arian bond, the government has stepped up its abuse of America’s high-profile prisoner of[Read More…]

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Keep Calling the Prison! (7/29)

Keep Calling the Prison! (7/29)

Free Sami Al-Arian! www.FreeSamiNow.com Keep Calling the Prison! Don’t Let Receptionist Give You the Run-Around! July 29, 2008 – [Pamunkey Regional Jail: (804) 365-6400: press 4 then 3001 and ask to speak to the superintendent’s office; press 0 after business hours] Dear friends, we would like to express our heartfelt[Read More…]

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Dr. Al-Arian Granted Bail (7/10)

Dr. Al-Arian Granted Bail (7/10)

Free Dr. Sami Al-Arian! www.FreeSamiNow.com Dr. Al-Arian Granted Bail In hearing, prosecutors send judge “strange signals” Alexandria, VA. July 10, 2008 – In perhaps the first promising development this year, a federal judge granted Dr. Al-Arian bail today, acknowledging that he does not represent any danger to the community. Judge[Read More…]

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Judge to Consider Releasing Dr. Al-Arian on Bail (7/10)

Judge to Consider Releasing Dr. Al-Arian on Bail (7/10)

Free Dr. Sami Al-Arian! www.FreeSamiNow.com Judge to Consider Releasing Dr. Al-Arian on Bail Bond hearing to be held Thursday 10 AM Alexandria, VA – July 10, 2008 All of Dr. Al-Arian’s supporters who are able to travel to Virginia are requested to attend Dr. Al-Arian’s bond hearing this Thursday, July[Read More…]

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Affidavits Filed With the Court Show Govt Seeks to Re-Argue Florida Trial (7/16)

Affidavits Filed With the Court Show Govt Seeks to Re-Argue Florida Trial (7/16)

Free Dr. Sami Al-Arian! www.FreeSamiNow.com Dr. Sami Al-Arian: Affidavits Filed With the Court Show Government Seeks to Re-Argue Florida Trial Jonathan Turley (Dr. Al-Arian’s lead attorney) Washington, DC, July 16, 2008 – In the last hearing, Prosecutor Gordon Kromberg indicated that Dr. Al-Arian was being charged with his refusal to answer[Read More…]

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Trial Date Set; Judge to Consider Releasing Dr. Al-Arian Pending Trial (7/2)

Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace July 2, 2008Subject: -[TBCJP]- Trial Date Set; Judge to Consider Releasing Al-Arian on Bail ALEXANDRIA—Dr. Sami Al-Arian was arraigned before the federal court of Judge Leonie Brinkema on Monday. After attorney Jonathan Turley did not enter a plea, Judge Brinkema entered a plea[Read More…]

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Dr. Al-Arian’s Arraignment on Monday Morning (6/29)

Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace June 29, 2008Subject: -[TBCJP]- URGENT: Dr. Sami Al-Arian’s Arraignment on Monday morning VIRGINIA — Tomorrow (Monday) morning, June 30th, at 10 AM sharp, Dr. Al-Arian will have his arraignment at the U.S. Courthouse in Alexandria. He will appear before Judge Leonie Brinkema. We[Read More…]

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Bush Justice Dept Indicts Dr. Al-Arian: The Injustice Continues (6/27)

Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace June 27, 2008Subject: -[TBCJP]- Bush Justice Department Indicts Dr. Sami Al-Arian ALEXANDRIA – The Bush Administration’s persecution of Dr. Sami Al Arian reached new heights on Thursday when prosecutors in the Eastern District of Virginia brought charges against him, entering a new phase[Read More…]

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Another Milestone for Dr. Al-Arian Spent in Prison (5/25)

Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace May 25, 2008Subject: -[TBCJP]- Another Milestone for Dr. Al-Arian Spent in Prison VIRGINIA– This past week, Dr. Sami Al-Arian marked the 33rd anniversary of his arrival to the United States. Dr. Al-Arian, who is currently being held at the Hampton Roads Regional Jail[Read More…]

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Dr. Al-Arian Moved to General Population of Jail (4/30)

Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace April 30, 2008Subject: -[TBCJP]- Dr. Al-Arian Moved to General Population of Jail VIRGINIA– Yesterday evening Dr. Sami Al-Arian was moved from the segregation unit of the Hampton Roads Regional Jail to the general population, where he is entitled to the same rights as[Read More…]

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