Testimony has begun in Germany in the trial of a Moroccan man accused of assisting the Al-Qaeda terrorist cell responsible for the 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States. Prosecutors say Abdul Ghani Mzoudi provided logistical support to Al-Qaeda and participated in over 3,000 murders. The former girlfriend of Ziad Jarrah, who is said to have piloted the plane that crashed in Pennsylvania, testified in court on Friday that 'Ziad' became more convinced and politically radicalized after joining the Al-Qaeda cell in Hamburg. She also testified similarly in the trial of Mounir el Motassadeq in February. If convicted, Abdul Ghani Mzoudi faces 15 years in prison.
Testimony in the Trial of Abdul Ghani Mzoudi in Germany - 2003-08-15
The trial of Abdul Ghani Mzoudi, a Moroccan accused of aiding Al-Qaeda in the 2001 attacks, has commenced in Germany. Testimony from Ziad Jarrah's former girlfriend indicates that he became more radical after joining the Hamburg cell. This case highlights ongoing legal actions against individuals linked to terrorism in Europe.
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📰 What Happened
Abdul Ghani Mzoudi accused of aiding Al-Qaeda in 9/11 attacks during trial in Germany.
- German prosecutors indict Abdul Ghani Mzoudi
- former girlfriend of Ziad Jarrah testify Ziad Jarrah
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The trial of Mzoudi is a critical examination of Al-Qaeda's network in Europe.
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