Idaho Trial Could Be a Test of Patriot Act

Idaho Trial Could Be a Test of Patriot Act
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By BOB FICK, Associated Press Writer

BOISE, Idaho - A Saudi graduate student used his computer expertise to help Islamic terrorists recruit followers and raise money over the Internet, prosecutors said in opening statements at the man's trial Wednesday.


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Sami Omar Al-Hussayen, a 34-year-old doctoral candidate in computer science at the University of Idaho, is accused of setting up and running Web sites that supported the Palestinian militant group Hamas and organizations that advocate attacks on the United States.


"With his expertise and expert advice, he created for them the vehicle for the recruitment and funding of terrorism," federal prosecutor Kim Lindquist told the jury. "The Internet is an integral part of logistical support for extreme jihad, terrorism, around the world."


Al-Hussayen has denied any wrongdoing. Defense attorney David Nevin depicted him as a respected Muslim leader in the university community, telling jurors that the government was giving them only a small part of the Internet picture.

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edit for link

this thread got locked about 20 minutes ago.

on edit; nevermind I am trippin again

http://www.idahostatesman.com/Story.asp?ID=34063


the indictment:
http://news.findlaw.com/hdocs/docs/ins/usalhussayen21303ind.pdf