(Global News) A Moroccan terrorist convicted in Quebec almost two decades ago has been denied parole in a decision that said he had no remorse and continued to legitimize violence.
Said Namouh, 52, remains a “significant, indeed concerning, risk,” despite having been behind bars since 2007, according to the Parole Board of Canada.
In its ruling, the Board noted that “no signs of de-radicalization have been observed” in Namouh, who was sentenced to life in 2010 and faces deportation upon his release.
While Namouh insisted he no longer believed in “jihad aimed at fighting injustice and oppression,” the Parole Board said it could not accept him at his word.
The Board denied Namouh’s latest request for parole. The decision was handed down on Dec. 9. A redacted version was released to Global News on Friday.
