From the Family of Fahad Hashmi
June 10, 2010
A chapter has closed in our brother Fahad’s ordeal with the United States government. Yesterday’s sentence reflects a harsh imposition of 15 years in prison. The proceedings were a clear indication of the government’s gross exaggeration, distortion of facts, and fear-mongering to serve their purposes. Before he was [...]
America’s Non-Compliance
Gareth Peirce presents the case against extradition
During the first months of this year, the embers of a long running legal controversy have reignited in the United States. ‘Of all the issues,’ Rahm Emanuel was told by the senior Republican senator for South Carolina, Lindsey Graham, ‘this is the one that could bring the presidency [...]
Fahad Hashmi’s Sentencing Date Changed to June 9th
Syed Fahad Hashmi’s sentencing will take place on Wednesday June 9, 2010 at 3:30pm.
The Hearing will be held in front of Judge Loretta Preska at 500 Pearl Street in Manhattan, New York 10007.
Please come and support.
April 30, 2010
STATEMENT OF FAISAL HASHMI ON BEHALF OF FAMILY OF SYED FAHAD HASHMI
Earlier this week our beloved son and brother Fahad pleaded guilty to a single charge of material support for terrorism. He took the plea after spending four years in prison, three of them in complete isolation.
Fahad’s lawyer David Ruhnke said Fahad “made [...]
Sentencing Date Changed to August 16th
Dr. Aafia Sentencing Hearing Adjourned until August 16, 2010 at 9:00AM
Judge Berman reset Dr Aafia’s sentencing from July 21st to August 16th.
The Hearing will be held in Judge Berman’s court at 500 Pearl Street in Manhattan, New York 10007.
http://www.freeaafia.org/news-a-messages/us-news/272-sentencing-date-changed-to-august-16th.html
April 27, 2010
Hello everyone,
Fahad Hashmi pleaded guilty today to one count of material support. There will be no trial, instead a sentencing hearing is scheduled for June 7th.
Thank you,
Muslim Justice Initiative
Muslimsforjustice.org
NYC Trial of Fahad Hashmi to Begin Jury Selection Wednesday: Experts, Family, Advocates Available for Comment
Human Rights Groups Critical of Severe Special Administrative Measures; Anonymous Jury Motion Granted
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 26, 2010
3:41 PM
NEW YORK – April 26 – The New York City trial of Fahad Hashmi is set to being with jury selection on Wednesday, [...]
Rights Groups Issue Open Letter on Upcoming NYC Trial of Syed Fahad Hashmi and Severe Special Administrative Measures
April 23, 2010, New York – The Center for Constitutional Rights, Amnesty International USA, and the Council on American Islamic Relations-NY released an open letter today expressing their serious concerns about the trial of Syed Fahad Hashmi, set [...]
CCR Denounces Government Attempt to Frighten Jury in NYC Trial of Fahad Hashmi
April 21, 2010, New York – In response to a government motion today asking for jurors in the case of Fahad Hashmi to be anonymous and kept under extra security, the Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement:
“The case against Fahad Hashmi [...]
Dr. Aafia Siddiqui Found Guilty on Seven Counts
February 3, 2010
Today a 12 member jury found Dr. Aafia guilty on seven different counts including attempted murder, armed assault, using and carrying a firearm, and assault of U.S. officers and employees. The government alleges that she fired an “unattended” M4 Rifle that was left leaning up [...]
