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Legal
French jihadist linked to Charlie Hebdo attackers jailed for life
(AFP) A French jihadist close to the brothers behind the 2015 massacre at satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo was on Thursday sentenced to life imprisonment. Peter Cherif, 42, had been on trial in Paris since mid-September for “belonging to a criminal terrorist association” […]
Law Enforcement
Man who tried to kill Edmonton police officer, pedestrians sentenced to 28 years
(Canadian Press) A man convicted of attacking an Edmonton police officer and then running down four pedestrians with a U-Haul van has been sentenced to a total of 28 years in prison. Abdulahi Hasan Sharif, 32, was handed 18 years for striking Const. […]
Crime
Witnesses clash on what Islamic mechanic told FBI
(Journal Inquirer) When an FBI agent questioned a Manchester auto mechanic in June 2015 about his involvement with Islamic charities and his shipment of packages to Pakistan, both men had witnesses present. The mechanic — Fareed Ahmed Khan, 61, who has lived […]