In Jordan, an appeals court has requested the re-trial of an American of Jordanian descent who was sentenced to death by a lower court for allegedly plotting to carry out terrorist operations. Five judges ruled that Raed Hijazi, born in California, should be retried, stating that the evidence was insufficient for his conviction. This decision was made several months ago, but the news was released on Wednesday. Hijazi has declared himself innocent of seven charges, including possession of weapons and explosives and conspiracy to bomb sites frequented by American and Israeli tourists in Jordan during the New Year celebrations of 2000. Hijazi, who was arrested two years ago in Syria and transferred to Jordan, also denies the accusation of being a member of the terrorist network Al-Qaeda.
Re-trial of an American-Jordanian in Jordan - 2002-10-16
An appeals court in Jordan has ordered a re-trial for Raed Hijazi, an American-Jordanian sentenced to death for allegedly plotting terrorist attacks. The court found the initial evidence insufficient for conviction. This case highlights ongoing legal and political complexities in Jordan regarding terrorism and foreign nationals.
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📰 What Happened
Jordan court orders re-trial of Raed Hijazi, accused of terrorism and linked to Al-Qaeda.
- Jordanian appeals court indict Raed Hijazi
- Jordanian authorities arrest Raed Hijazi
- Raed Hijazi deny Jordanian court
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The re-trial of Hijazi underscores the complexities of terrorism accusations in the region.
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