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Will the Persecution of Political Prisoner Sami Al-Arian Finally Come to an End?

Chris Hedges, Truthdig. March 30, 2009.

The trial and imprisonment of the university professor has been capricious, inept and overtly racist every step of the way.

The Persecution of Political Prisoner Sami Al-Arian

Ali Gharib, IPS News. July 3, 2008.

Years after he was found not guilty in a federal court, the Bush administration is keeping a Palestinian university professor jailed, in legal limbo.

On 5th Anniversary of Sami Al-Arian's Imprisonment, Link TV Presents USA vs. AL-ARIAN

Link TV, AlterNet. April 7, 2008.

The documentary can be viewed online at LinkTV.org

Not Guilty, But Jailed for Five Years: Al-Arian's Third Hunger Strike Under Way

Chris Hedges, Truthdig. March 9, 2008.

Imprisoned Palestinian activist Sami Amin Al-Arian was found not guilty in court, yet seems the victim of a plan to keep him jailed indefinitely.

Enough is Enough: Bush Administration Still Denying Justice for Sami Al-Arian

National Lawyers Guild, AlterNet. March 7, 2008.

Sami Al-Arian proved his innocence in a court of law. He should not be in prison.

My Father, 9/11 Scapegoat

Laila Al-Arian, Huffington Post. April 26, 2007.

My father was arrested over four years ago on trumped-up terrorism charges and was subjected to a six month trial that bordered on the farcical -- though he was acquitted, he's still languishing in jail.