Homegrown Terrorism or Entrapment?

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http://www.allgov.com/Controversies/ViewNews/Homegrown_Terrorism_or_Entrapment_110529

Recent cases of American Muslims arrested for plotting terrorist acts were little more than government entrapment operations, says a study from New York University’s Center for Human Rights and Global Justice.

Three terrorism cases in New York and New Jersey were profiled in the report, which accuses the federal government of manufacturing a “myth” about homegrown Islamic threats and overstepping the bounds of acceptable undercover work. The cases are The Newburgh Four, The Fort Dix Five and that of Shahawar Matin Siraj.

In all three cases, the government relied on evidence from informants who were paid by the FBI to recruit Muslims to shoot, bomb or destroy targets selected by the agents. “The government played a significant role in instigating and devising the three plots,” according to the report. The accused were convicted and now are serving prison sentences of 25 years to life. In the case of the Newburgh Four, they are awaiting sentencing.

[DURHAM D]

1. "little more than government entrapment"

some things never change...

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2. Bush/Cheney agenda now under new management nt

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3. heh! that's to the point. nt

[The Magistrate]

4. Anyone Approached By Someone Urging Violence Against the Government, Sir

Should immediately contact local police and the F.B.I.