Archive for January, 2009
The Road Map to Despotism
The Road Map to Despotism Truthdig.com, February 11, 2007 By Chris Hedges Editor’s note: Despite spending an estimated $80 million, the government was unable to prove that Dr. Sami Al-Arian was a terrorist, yet he remains in prison and his sentence will likely be extended. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges[Read More…]
Tromso Film Fest Usa Vs Al-Arian (Usa Mot Al-Arian), Documentary
Feb. 1, 2007 Variety.com Tromso Film Fest Usa Vs Al-Arian (Usa Mot Al-Arian), Documentary — Norway By Jay Weissberg An Exposed release of a Dalchows Verden, NRK Norwegian Broadcasting Corp., On-Line Halvorsen production, in association with TV2 Danmark, YLE FST, Sveriges Television, Al Arabiya, Hellenic Broadcasting Corp. (International sales: TV2World,[Read More…]
A Prisoner of Conscience in the USA
Feb. 9, 2007 LE MONDE diplomatique A Prisoner of Conscience in the USA 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[Read More…]
Nahla Al-Arian’s Statement to the Nobel Peace Center
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…]
Two Reviews of New Documentary “USA vs. Al-Arian”
Two Reviews of New Documentary “USA vs. Al-Arian” TAMPA- During the week of February 19, the Al-Arian family traveled to Norway to attend the theatrical premiere of the critically-acclaimed, award-winning documentary “USA vs Al-Arian.” Before the film’s Feb. 22nd grand premiere in Oslo, it was screened at the Tromso Film[Read More…]
Nahla Al-Arian on Norway’s Most-Watched Talk Show
Nahla Al-Arian on Norway’s Most-Watched Talk Show TAMPA- During the week of February 19, the Al-Arian family traveled to Norway to attend the theatrical premiere of the critically-acclaimed documentary “USA vs Al-Arian”. They were very well received in many places, including the Nobel Peace Center and the Norwegian Parliament. Nahla[Read More…]
Dr. Al-Arian’s Statement to the Nobel Peace Center
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…]
Plea Agreement: The Resolution of Dr. Sami Al-Arian’s Case (4/17)
Tampa BAy Coalition for Justice and Peace The Resolution of Dr. Sami Al-Arian’s Case April 17, 2006 Tampa- As some news outlets have reported, following negotiations between defense and government attorneys that began after last December’s acquittals, there is a resolution in Dr. Sami Al-Arian’s case. At this time, it[Read More…]
Summary: The Case of Sami Al-Arian
Background: Dr. Sami Al-Arian, whose Palestinian parents were forcibly exiled from their homeland in 1948, immigrated to the United States at the age of 17 to pursue higher education. Al-Arian, 50, was a tenured professor of computer science at the University of South Florida until after 9/11, when the school’s administration, at the behest of then-Governor Jeb Bush, attempted to fire him for his outspoken views, work for Palestine, and activism for civil liberties. (For more information on Dr. Al-Arian’s life before his arrest and imprisonment, please click here)
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