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Eighth Anniversary of Political Persecution of Professor Al-Arian

Eighth Anniversary of Political Persecution of Professor Al-Arian

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…]

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Press Conference for Justice Held in Nation’s Capital

Press Conference for Justice Held in Nation’s Capital

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…]

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A Moment of Truth in Dr. Al-Arian’s Case

A Moment of Truth in Dr. Al-Arian’s Case

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…]

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Motion to Dismiss Filed/ Urgent Call for Donations

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…]

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Judge Allows Defense to File Motion to Dismiss

Judge Allows Defense to File Motion to Dismiss

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…]

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Govt Admits: Fla. and Va. Prosecutors Split

Govt Admits: Fla. and Va. Prosecutors Split

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…]

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After Intense Courtroom Battle, Trial Postponed

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…]

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Florida Plea Bargain Revisited As Legal Battle Rages On

Florida Plea Bargain Revisited As Legal Battle Rages On

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…]

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Govt Asks Judge Brinkema To Reverse Her Decision

Govt Asks Judge Brinkema To Reverse Her Decision

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…]

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Judge Agrees with Defense To Revisit 2006 Plea

Judge Agrees with Defense To Revisit 2006 Plea

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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