John Ashcroft
U.S. Attorney General
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View Timeline →Islamic Charity in America Accused of Conspiracy and Supporting Terrorists - 2004-07-28
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged the Holy Land Foundation, an Islamic charity in Texas, and seven of its senior members with conspiracy and…
Accusation Against an Islamic Charity in Texas for Conspiracy and Dealing with Terrorists - 2004-07-27
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged an Islamic charity in Texas and seven members with conspiracy and ties to terrorism, specifically alleging financial support…
Abu Hamza al-Masri Arrested by British Police on Thursday Morning - 2004-05-28
Abu Hamza al-Masri, an extremist cleric, was arrested by British police and faces charges related to terrorism, including aiding in a hostage crisis and establishing…
Abu Hamza al-Masri Arrested by British Police - 2004-05-27
Abu Hamza al-Masri, a radical Muslim cleric, was arrested by British police and is facing charges in the U.S. for aiding terrorist activities, including a…
Suspect in 1996 Olympic Bombing Arrested
Eric Rudolph, the suspect in the 1996 Olympic bombing, was arrested in North Carolina after five years of evading law enforcement. His arrest highlights ongoing…
U.S. Attorney General: The Arrest of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is a Severe Blow to Al-Qaeda
U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft announced the arrest of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, a key Al-Qaeda leader, as a significant setback for the terrorist organization. This…
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, one of the captured leaders of the Al-Qaeda terrorist network, handed over to American officials - 2003-03-04
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, a key figure in Al-Qaeda and the alleged mastermind of the September 11 attacks, has been captured and handed over to U.S.…
Eight Individuals Charged with Supporting and Funding a Palestinian Militant Group
Eight individuals have been charged with supporting the Islamic Jihad militant group, with four residing in the U.S. Sami al-Arian, a prominent academic, is identified…
Leader of an Islamic militant group in the U.S. officially charged
Mousa Abu Marzook, a leader of Hamas, along with his wife and five employees, have been charged in the U.S. for financing terrorism. They are…
Three Arrested in Texas for Funding Terrorists
Three men in Texas have been arrested for allegedly funding Hamas, a radical terrorist group. The arrests were made by federal agents, and a press…
Drugs for Weapons in Colombia - 2002-11-07
The U.S. has arrested four individuals linked to a Colombian terrorist group for attempting to trade $25 million worth of weapons. Additionally, three others were…
Arrest of Suspects Linked to Al-Qaeda in America - 2002-10-05
Six individuals, including five Americans, have been arrested in connection with Al-Qaeda. The arrests occurred in Portland and Detroit, with ongoing searches for two additional…
Jose Padilla Involved in Several Other Plots
Jose Padilla, an American citizen, was arrested for allegedly plotting to detonate a radioactive bomb and is said to have been involved in multiple other…
A Notorious Al-Qaeda Terrorist Arrested in America - 2002-06-11
A known Al-Qaeda terrorist, Abdullah Muhajir, was arrested in the U.S. for planning to detonate a dirty bomb. The arrest was made possible through collaboration…
Known Terrorist Attempting to Detonate a 'Dirty Bomb' Arrested
A known terrorist, Abdullah al-Muhajir, was arrested in the U.S. for planning to detonate a dirty bomb. This incident highlights ongoing threats of terrorism and…
Arrest of 94 Workers at Airports in the Washington Area - 2002-04-24
Ninety-four workers were arrested at two Washington-area airports for allegedly fraudulently obtaining airport security badges. U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft emphasized the government's commitment to…
Indictment for Assisting a Terrorist Organization - 2002-04-09
An indictment has been filed against four individuals for aiding a terrorist organization in Egypt, including attorney Lynne Stewart, who represented Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman, linked…
Federal Grand Jury Indictment for Suspect in Daniel Pearl's Murder - 2002-03-15
A federal grand jury in New Jersey has indicted Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh for the kidnapping and murder of journalist Daniel Pearl. This indictment highlights…