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 motion contained three grounds for the dismissal of the charges. It argues that the orders to testify before the grand jury violated the 2006 Plea Agreement between Dr. Al-Arian and the government. Second, it states that the government has provided the Court with insufficient evidence for this case to proceed to the jury. Finally, upholding the indictment would undermine the integrity of the Court and the legal process.————–

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