Terror Conviction

The Ninth Circuit reversed a naturalized U.S. citizen’s convictions on conspiracy to provide material support to Al-Qa’ida. However, the remainder of his convictions are affirmed for terrorism-related offenses stemming from a failed plot to join militants engaged with American forces in Afghanistan.

SAN FRANCISCO — The Ninth Circuit reversed a naturalized U.S. citizen’s convictions on conspiracy to provide material support to Al-Qa’ida. However, the remainder of his convictions are affirmed for terrorism-related offenses stemming from a failed plot to join militants engaged with American forces in Afghanistan.

Categories / Appeals, Criminal

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