Terror charges for ex-US sailor

[TechBear_Seattle]

Terror charges for ex-US sailor

A former US navy sailor has been arrested on charges of spying and supplying a pro-al-Qaeda website with information on ship movements.

Hassan Abujihaad, previously known as Paul Hall, was arrested in Phoenix, Arizona as part of an inquiry into alleged terrorists based in the UK.

He is accused of passing classified details of US navy ships to Azzam.com - a pro-Jihad website that is now closed.

US prosecutors say it was actively supporting terrorists.

The full article is available at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6429479.stm

If this were any other administration, I would immediately assume the charges had merit. With the Current Regime, however, I'm left wondering if Abujihaad's only "crime" was to become a Muslim and adopt a Muslim name.

[BOSSHOG]

1. So supporting terrorists gets you arrested

When will bush be read his rights?

http://www.smirkingchimp.com/thread/5756

No doubt the outrage from flag waving conservatives at the misuse of classified information will be overwhelming. We all have seen how much they value classified info and national security lately.

[KansDem]

2. I thought the same thing when I heard this story

1) Funding the very enemy that is killing our troops;

2) Exposing a covert CIA intel operation; an act that benefits the very enemy that is killing our troops.

Both acts of treason during a time of war. Take your pick...

[Mike Daniels]

3. No, but passing classified information to those that do will get you arrested

which is what this individual was charged with.