Florida Professor Denied Bail
Today's bail hearing for the professor accused of terrorism charges was continued until next month . He will remain in custody until then.
In his first statement since his arrest, delivered through his daughter, Professor Sami Al-Arian's says his arrest is due to hysteria over 9-11."I'm crucified today because of who I am, a stateless Palestinian, an Arab and Muslim, an outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights," wrote the tenured computer engineering professor, who has long denied ties to terrorists. "I'm a prisoner because of the hysteria engulfing this country in the aftermath of the 9-11 tragedy, and because there are very powerful political groups which are thirsty for my blood. I'm not the enemy, but the forces of exclusion and intolerance are."
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