Judge delays decision on release of suspect in terror support case.Byline: Bill Bishop The Register-Guard After a three-hour hearing Tuesday, a federal judge in Eugene delayed a decision on the release of a former fugitive suspected of aiding international terrorism Noun 1. international terrorism - terrorism practiced in a foreign country by terrorists who are not native to that country act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain until more can be learned about his activities during the past 4 1/2 years that he lived in the Middle East. Pirouz Sedaghaty, who is known as Pete Seda, faces charges of tax fraud and money laundering The process of taking the proceeds of criminal activity and making them appear legal. Laundering allows criminals to transform illegally obtained gain into seemingly legitimate funds. in connection with the defunct DEFUNCT. A term used for one that is deceased or dead. In some acts of assembly in Pennsylvania, such deceased person is called a decedent. (q.v.) Ashland-based Al-Haramain Islamic Foundation. Tuesday's detention hearing, the fourth conducted before two federal judges, was aimed at determining whether Seda poses any danger to the community or any risk that he will again flee flee v. fled , flee·ing, flees v.intr. 1. To run away, as from trouble or danger: fled from the house into the night. 2. the country before trial on the charges. He faces a maximum eight-year prison term if convicted on both counts. Assistant U.S. Attorney Chris Cardani continued to question whether Seda is concealing illegal business dealings with Iran or illegal income from a former associate now labeled as a terrorist by the federal government. Cardani said efforts by investigators to learn more about Seda's business dealings only lead to further questions and doubts about his truthfulness. Seda's lawyer, Lawrence Matasar of Portland, continued to promise that Seda will provide more information to court personnel who advise federal judges about release questions. In court documents, Matasar argued that Seda should not be penalized pe·nal·ize tr.v. pe·nal·ized, pe·nal·iz·ing, pe·nal·iz·es 1. To subject to a penalty, especially for infringement of a law or official regulation. See Synonyms at punish. 2. because court personnel are hampered in their work by the system of addresses in the Middle East, which are based on directions from local landmarks rather than Western-style street names and numbers. Matasar said Seda has wide support in his former home of Ashland by people who know him as an activist for peace. Matasar said Seda was threatened after he published and circulated thousands of copies of an anti-terrorism book in the Middle East. U. S. District Judge Michael Hogan Michael Hogan is the name of:
Dwelling of the Navajo Indians of Arizona and New Mexico. The hogan is roughly circular and constructed usually of logs, which are stepped in gradually to create a domed roof. said his pre-trial services staff will research the new information before he rules on Seda's release request. In accord with federal statutes, Hogan said his staff will not share the information with prosecutors who may wish to use it to file additional charges against Seda. |
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