Results for Shiraz’s Trial on January 30, 2007

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Jan 31, 2007, 11:30:11 AM1/31/07

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Assalamu Alaikum

Below is the summary for hearing that happened yesterday. The article in todays Houston Chronicle mentions an overview of the case and also mentions the link to our website, faketerror.com . Alhamdulillah many people have visiting the site now.

------ Results for Shiraz's Trial on January 30, 2007 ---
During the first part of the case, Shiraz and his attorney waived the right for a jury before the judge. The judge verified with both and the lawyer explained the reason to the judge. The main reason for waving it was that if Shiraz was found guilty by the jury the sentence would be much tougher.

The US Government accused Shiraz of possessing a firearm during the camping trip for 3 days while he was under his student visa. They presented pictures of him holding the gun, which he did not deny.

In the end, the judge issued the verdict that he is GUILTY and that his sentencing would be held on May 17, 2007. Until then the court would investigate this issue and get more information.

After the hearing Ali Khalil, an official from CAIR Houston, who attended the hearing, investigated more with Shiraz's attorney, Mr. Brent Newton, about the case. The attorney said that this is how it usually goes and during the time before the sentencing they will present all the evidence. When asked how long his sentence may be he said maybe a few months to a year. 6 months will already have been served in May. But after he is let go the immigration authorities will probably arrest him.

The CAIR official was also interview by Cindy George, who also attended the hearing, from the Houston Chronicle. He explained that these friends were at the wrong place at the wrong time. The law that they are charged with was not well known by anyone, even attorneys didn't know it. He told that if the government enacts a law like this, they have the responsibility to make it public and inform the community leaders to announce it. They shouldn't be held responsible for a law that is just on the papers and everyone is ignorant about it.

We pray for the quick release of Shiraz and the other Muslims who have been accused by the government.

You can read this article in the Houston Chronicle regarding this hearing: Pakistani found guilty of gun charge

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