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To: All; ButThreeLeftsDo; Jet Jaguar; SandRat; Oorang

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Air Force psychologist testifies at sentencing al-Qaida sleep agent still a threat to US (IL)
StarTribune ^ | 10/28/09 | DAVID MERCER , Associated Press
Posted on October 28, 2009 6:17:25 PM PDT by ButThreeLeftsDo

A U.S. Air Force psychologist described an al-Qaida sleeper agent as a sometimes kind, respectful man who nonetheless would attack the United States if given a chance.

The psychologist testified during the first day of a sentencing hearing for 44-year-old former Bradley University graduate student Ali al-Marri, who has admitted training in al-Qaida camps and having contact with those involved in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

The second and what is scheduled to be the final day of al-Marri’s sentencing is Thursday in U.S. District Court in Peoria. The Qatar native faces up to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty in May to one count of conspiring to provide material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization.

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11 posted on 10/28/2009 6:38:22 PM PDT by Cindy
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update: "AP sources: Diplomat was to meet jailed terrorist," by MATTHEW LEE and P. SOLOMON BANDA ,Associated Press, April 8, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Qatari diplomat who caused a bomb scare after sneaking a smoke in an airplane bathroom was traveling for a consular visit to see an imprisoned al-Qaida agent. A State Department official and another person close to the matter say Mohammed Al-Madadi was going to meet Ali Al-Marri for an official visit. Consular officials frequently visit foreigners held in the United States to make sure they are being treated well. .....
12 posted on 04/08/2010 2:08:39 PM PDT by piasa (Attitude adjustments offered here free of charge)
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