Muslim Cleric’s Inflammatory Comments Can Be Heard at Trial
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The U.S. can use at trial inflammatory statements made by an Islamic cleric accused of aiding a deadly attack in Yemen and trying to start a terrorist camp in Oregon, because they show his beliefs, a judge ruled.
U.S. District Judge Katherine Forrest in New York, who is presiding over the case, ruled prosecutors can play at least 18 recorded audio and video statements made by Abu Hamza al-Masri. Opening arguments and testimony are scheduled to begin April 17.