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| Britain |
| Man in court on terror fund charges |
| 2011-06-28 |
| (KUNA) -- A suspected terrorist fundraiser was appearing in court Monday, police said. Shabaaz Hussain, 27, from east London, is facing five charges under the Terrorism Act 2000 and 2006. It is understood he is accused of raising funds for al Qaeda terror plots abroad, although there was no suggestion of a plan for an attack on UK soil, the police added. Hussain was appearing at City of Westminster Magistrates' Court. It is alleged that on April 12, July 6 and September 3 last year he provided money or property for the purposes of terrorism. He is also facing a charge that between January 1, 2009 and October 22, 2010 he made funding arrangements for the purposes of terrorism. Also accused of being involved in preparation for acts of terrorism. The charge states that between January 1, 2009 and October 22, 2010 he engaged in conduct with the intention of committing an act of terrorism, or advising, coaching and helping others to engage in an act of terrorism. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 "It is understood he is accused of raising funds for al Qaeda terror plots abroad, although there was no suggestion of a plan for an attack on UK soil, the police added." How charming of the police to serve as the pro bono public relations firm for Mr. Hussain. |
| Posted by: American Delight 2011-06-28 19:26 |