On Tuesday April 27, Fahad Hashmi took a government plea bargain. He pleaded guilty to 1 count of conspiracy for allowing an acquaintance to store waterproof socks, ponchos and raincoats in his apartment. The government dropped the other 3 charges. Fahad made this decision after having served 3 long years in solitary confinement and one [...]
Posts Tagged ‘civil liberties’
After 3 Years in Solitary Fahad Takes a Plea
Posted in General Info, Trial Watch, tagged anonymous jury, civil liberties, human rights, Metropolitan Correctional Center, Syed Fahad Hashmi on April 28, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Fahad’s trial begins April 28 in NYC
Posted in General Info, tagged Chris Hedges, civil liberties, due process, Fahad Hashmi, solitary confinement, Special Administrative Measures on April 20, 2010 | 1 Comment »
With Fahad Hashmi’s trial approaching, supporters are urging people in NYC to pack the courthouse at 500 Pearl Street in lower Manhattan to bear witness to the proceedings. The following video invite features Pulitzer Prize-winning author Chris Hedges speaking out about the case. In December, Hedges wrote an article condemning Fahad’s detention entitled One Day [...]
