Archive for February, 2009

Timeline: 2001-2002

September 27, 2001: University of South Florida President Judy Genshaft places Dr. Al-Arian on paid leave after his appearance in a nationally televised interview on FOX citing his safety even though he condemns the 911 attacks and has not violated any university regulations. December 19, 2001: As the pro-Israel groups[Read More…]

by February 24, 2009 0 comments Timeline of Case

Democracy Now Interview with Dr. Al-Arian (2/7/2007)

EXCLUSIVE: Hunger-Striking Palestinian Professor Sami Al-Arian Speaks Out In First Broadcast Interview of His Four-Year Imprisonment Democracy Now!, February 7, 2007 In a Democracy Now! exclusive, Sami Al-Arian speaks to us from prison where is on a hunger-strike. The Palestinian professor and activist ’s case has been one of the[Read More…]

by February 24, 2009 0 comments Statements and Op-Eds

Naked from Sin: The Ordeal of Sami and Nahla Al-Arian

Counterpunch Feb. 25, 2002 By Alex Lynch Link:Click here There were no streetlights down the long back-road; the arms of the yellow gates were left open just enough for a car to fit through. The darkness of the hidden stretch of road left the Muslim community center of north Tampa[Read More…]

by February 23, 2009 0 comments Latest News

A Prisoner of Conscience in the USA (2/9)

Feb. 9, 2007 LE MONDE diplomatique 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 a prison sentence and deportation. Evidence is[Read More…]

by February 22, 2009 0 comments 2007

A Prisoner of Conscience in the USA

Feb. 9, 2007 LE MONDE diplomatique 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 a prison sentence and deportation. Evidence is[Read More…]

by February 22, 2009 0 comments Latest News

Democracy Now Interview with Dr. Al-Arian

EXCLUSIVE: Hunger-Striking Palestinian Professor Sami Al-Arian Speaks Out In First Broadcast Interview of His Four-Year Imprisonment Democracy Now!, February 7, 2007 Link:Click here In a Democracy Now! exclusive, Sami Al-Arian speaks to us from prison where is on a hunger-strike. The Palestinian professor and activist ’s case has been one[Read More…]

by February 22, 2009 0 comments Latest News

The Torture of Sami Al-Arian

March 11, 2008 Jurist JURIST Guest Columnist Peter Erlinder of William Mitchell College of Law, attorney on appeal for Dr. Sami Al Arian, says that the treatment accorded the acquitted but still detained academic Palestinian activist from Tampa – now on hunger strike and in danger of irreversible renal failure[Read More…]

by February 22, 2009 0 comments Latest News
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…]

by February 21, 2009 0 comments Latest Press Releases
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…]

by February 21, 2009 0 comments Latest Press Releases
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…]

by February 21, 2009 0 comments Latest Press Releases