For immediate release-

Alexandria, VA – October 28, 2010

On the eve of the hearing in the case of Dr. Sami Al-Arian, Judge Leonie Brinkema of the Eastern District of Virginia issued an order to cancel it.

Last month the government filed a motion requesting Judge Brinkema to deny the pending defense motion, filed 18 months ago, to dismiss the criminal contempt charges against Dr. Al-Arian. A hearing that was set for tomorrow to decide on the pending motions has now been canceled.

The Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace sincerely thanks all of Dr. Al-Arian supporters all over the world for their tremendous outpouring of love and support throughout this ordeal and for keeping him and his family in their thoughts and prayers. 

We are also very grateful for the many friends who made the trip from as far away as Tampa, Florida and New York City to be there at the hearing and for the many dozens from the Washington DC area who have pledged to show their support and attend the hearing.

If there is any new development in the case, the TBCJP will immediately issue a press release.

Dr. Al-Arian is being represented by a distinguished legal team led by George Washington Law professor Jonathan Turley and P.J. Meitl of Bryan Cave.

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