Miami Muslim Cleric Takes Stand In Terror Support Trial
A Miami Muslin cleric has taken the stand in his own defense. Hafiz Khan, 77, is accused of sending at least $50,000 to help finance Taliban fighters in Pakistan.
A Miami Muslin cleric has taken the stand in his own defense. Hafiz Khan, 77, is accused of sending at least $50,000 to help finance Taliban fighters in Pakistan.
It wasn't someone's outburst or a sick juror that halted testimony in the South Florida terrorism support trial of an elderly Muslim cleric Tuesday, but rather something more difficult to explain: an outage in transmission of live testimony from Pakistan.
Izhar Kahn, an Imam cleared of terrorism charges Thursday, returned to a joyous welcome at this mosque in Margate Friday.
All federal charges have been dismissed against a Muslim cleric from Margate who, along with his father, was accused of providing financial support to the Taliban in Pakistan.
Jury selection is set for Wednesday for the trial of two South Florida Muslim clerics accused of funneling funds to the Taliban in Pakistan.
A South Florida man accused with is brother in a terrorism support investigation is accused trying to orchestrate a terrorist attack in New York City.
Two Oakland Park brothers accused of having ties to terrorism entered not guilty pleas in Fort Lauderdale federal court Friday morning.
The Broward Sheriff's Office has released mug shots of two South Florida brothers accused of having ties to terrorism.
Two brothers of Pakistani descent living in Oakland Park have been charged with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction, U.S. attorney Wifredo Ferrer announced Friday afternoon.
It is becoming more and more clear that it was liberal-leaning politicians who threw her under the bus and they are also the ones who are keeping her under the bus.
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The newspapers that are not endorsing President Barack Obama are extremely brave. They are to be positively recognized for their courage to stand up against the onslaught of the liberal media which refuses to speak in the best interest of the country as the presidential election nears.
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An elderly Miami Muslim cleric has been found competent to stand trial on charges that he helped finance the Taliban in Pakistan.
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Starting Friday, some taxi and limo drivers in Broward County will be trained as an extra set of eyes and ears for the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO).
A new sentencing date has been set in Miami for convicted terrorism plotter Jose Padilla.
A former Miami cabbie who was accused along with his father and brother of orchestrating financial support for the Taliban in Pakistan is in the clear.
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If you must be outdoors, slow down, take breaks in a shaded or cool area, and drink cool fluids every hour.
Pino was accused of hiring men to kill his estranged wife, according to the FBI.
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Two people were shot Wednesday afternoon in Opa-locka.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
President Biden said, "I feel good," after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms.
A Florida man was arrested Monday and charged with making threats against President Biden and other federal officials, the Justice Department said.
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Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
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Jim DeFede speaks with Mo Saunders, the estranged aunt to Democrat Joe Saunders, who is also running for the same seat.
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"I support the chairman's call for an investigation," Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat from Florida, told CBS News Miami.
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Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
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The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
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After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
"90210" stars like Jennie Garth and Brian Austin Green paid tribute, and Alyssa Milano commented on her "complicated relationship" with Shannen Doherty.
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Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo was critical of the extended halftime planned for Sunday night's Copa America final to allow a concert by Shakira.