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Tarek Mehanna is a 27 year old Muslim Egyptian American born and raised in the United States. Highly educated, Tarek holds a doctorate in pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. He is a devout and tolerant Muslim who is not only respected in the local Islamic and interfaith communities, but who also gives back to his Islamic community by fulfilling the roles of brother, educator, mentor, scholar, and friend. Tarek is described by those who know him well as humble, reserved, warm, peaceful, intelligent, knowledgeable, reflective, pragmatic, dedicated, and straightforward. He is a person with strong ethical values who refuses to compromise on them regardless of the circumstances. It is unfortunate then that this customarily admirable trait plays a role in his current situation.
Several years ago, the Boston FBI began to approach Tarek. They recognized that he was a religious Muslim who was active in the local Islamic community, had earned the respect of many, and was beloved to the youth. The FBI recognized in Tarek an individual who is intelligent, charismatic, influential and trusted by many in the local Islamic community. They decided that they wanted Tarek on their side, and began to approach him in an effort to recruit him as an informant. Their objective was to secure Tarek as a tool to corroborate any FBI claims or accusations against members of the community that might arise, at the discretion of the FBI. Of course, Tarek flat out refused to backstab his fellow Muslim brothers and sisters, a decision that did not sit well at all with the FBI.
The FBI then proceeded to repeatedly approach Tarek over the coming months, each time pressuring him more and more to collaborate with them. This pressure most often came in the form of blackmail; Tarek was told that unless he consented to cooperating with the FBI, they would continue finding new ways to disrupt his life and to deprive him of a sense of security. He was told outright by interrogators that they knew he was innocent, but that they would not be satisfied with his refusal to cooperate. Regardless of whether their methods were unethical, coercive, or failed to respect his civil rights, the FBI were quite fortunate in catching an opportunity to arrest Tarek in 2008 based on a weak accusation of issuing "false statements" to a federal officer. After two months of imprisonment, his court-appointed attorney, Jay Carney, jr., was able to negotiate a bail settlement of $1,250,000. Tarek was subsequently released after this absurdly inflated amount was paid by his parents, who were desperate to have him return home safely.
Tarek did return home for nearly a year, living a quiet life, restricted by a court-ordered curfew, and monitored by FBI investigators. In the meantime, the case against him, based on "false testimony" charges, began to stagnate, and court dates were far and in between with no advances made by the FBI. Over time, the Mehanna family began to finally feel a sense of restored normalcy and stability in their lives. This feeling was suddenly and violently shattered during the fajr hours of September 21st, 2009, when FBI agents showed up at the Mehanna home doorstep at 5:00AM in the morning. Despite the lack of ANY new evidence since the prior arrest, the agents came with an arrest warrant. According to Dr. Ahmed Mehanna, Tarek's father, the agents were visibly excited and enthusiastic about their invasion of the Mehanna private household and the seizure and arrest of Tarek. The situation facing Tarek now is one where his second arrest means that there is no chance for bail. Tarek is currently incarcerated at the Plymouth Correctional Facility, where he is expected to remain for the several year duration of a new trial based on outright FALSE AND LUDICROUS accusations of aiding and abetting terrorism. He currently faces LIFE IN PRISON if convicted guilty in a trial by grand jury. We must offer our greatest support and most dedicated effort if there is to be hope of Tarek's release. Thank you for taking the time to read this history, and we are confident that you will share our knowledge of Tarek's innocence. In addition, it is our sincere hope that the United States justice system remain true to its "innocent until proven guilty" origins, and for Tarek to receive a fair and just trial.
Several years ago, the Boston FBI began to approach Tarek. They recognized that he was a religious Muslim who was active in the local Islamic community, had earned the respect of many, and was beloved to the youth. The FBI recognized in Tarek an individual who is intelligent, charismatic, influential and trusted by many in the local Islamic community. They decided that they wanted Tarek on their side, and began to approach him in an effort to recruit him as an informant. Their objective was to secure Tarek as a tool to corroborate any FBI claims or accusations against members of the community that might arise, at the discretion of the FBI. Of course, Tarek flat out refused to backstab his fellow Muslim brothers and sisters, a decision that did not sit well at all with the FBI.
The FBI then proceeded to repeatedly approach Tarek over the coming months, each time pressuring him more and more to collaborate with them. This pressure most often came in the form of blackmail; Tarek was told that unless he consented to cooperating with the FBI, they would continue finding new ways to disrupt his life and to deprive him of a sense of security. He was told outright by interrogators that they knew he was innocent, but that they would not be satisfied with his refusal to cooperate. Regardless of whether their methods were unethical, coercive, or failed to respect his civil rights, the FBI were quite fortunate in catching an opportunity to arrest Tarek in 2008 based on a weak accusation of issuing "false statements" to a federal officer. After two months of imprisonment, his court-appointed attorney, Jay Carney, jr., was able to negotiate a bail settlement of $1,250,000. Tarek was subsequently released after this absurdly inflated amount was paid by his parents, who were desperate to have him return home safely.
Tarek did return home for nearly a year, living a quiet life, restricted by a court-ordered curfew, and monitored by FBI investigators. In the meantime, the case against him, based on "false testimony" charges, began to stagnate, and court dates were far and in between with no advances made by the FBI. Over time, the Mehanna family began to finally feel a sense of restored normalcy and stability in their lives. This feeling was suddenly and violently shattered during the fajr hours of September 21st, 2009, when FBI agents showed up at the Mehanna home doorstep at 5:00AM in the morning. Despite the lack of ANY new evidence since the prior arrest, the agents came with an arrest warrant. According to Dr. Ahmed Mehanna, Tarek's father, the agents were visibly excited and enthusiastic about their invasion of the Mehanna private household and the seizure and arrest of Tarek. The situation facing Tarek now is one where his second arrest means that there is no chance for bail. Tarek is currently incarcerated at the Plymouth Correctional Facility, where he is expected to remain for the several year duration of a new trial based on outright FALSE AND LUDICROUS accusations of aiding and abetting terrorism. He currently faces LIFE IN PRISON if convicted guilty in a trial by grand jury. We must offer our greatest support and most dedicated effort if there is to be hope of Tarek's release. Thank you for taking the time to read this history, and we are confident that you will share our knowledge of Tarek's innocence. In addition, it is our sincere hope that the United States justice system remain true to its "innocent until proven guilty" origins, and for Tarek to receive a fair and just trial.
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Mohamed
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- May Allah (swt) hasten his release. Only God can provide real justice.
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Rayhan El-Alami
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Saima Mohammad
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Satan
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- Fry the Terrorist
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Nada Amara
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- May Allah hasten your release akhi Ameen
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Yassin
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- Hasbunalllah
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Farzhana
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Safiyyah
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- if you want to see justice on the day of judgement you would free brother Tarek! And if you do not support him, you are indeed an oppresser! may Allaah free him for He is the most just and we put our full trust in Him!
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ar.m
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- just-iced
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S. Ahmad Zamanian
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- I am absolutely convinced of Tarek's innocence. He has, on numerous occasions, publicly denounced terrorism and acts of violence against civilians. These dencouncements are not only publicly visible on Tarek's own blog, but have also been attested to by the Boston Globe. In the entire time I have known him, he has been one of the most kind, upright, courteous, and humble individuals I have ever met.. I ask that the court does not compromise his innocence due to the climate of fear and scare tactics that have unfortunately characterized recent 'terrorism' cases.
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Mohamed Shakeeb
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Aysha H
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- It's sad that an innocent man has to be in jail just because he refused to be a spy. What's wrong with the world nowadays? subhanAllaah...
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Sumayya Karim
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salma hassan
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- he is innocent
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Muhammad Xhemali
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Faisal Hashmi
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- Free Tarek, Free Fahad, Free Ahmad Abou Ali, Free Shifa, Free Uzair, Free all my brothers
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Mohammad Ayyubi
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- Tarek Mehanna is innocent and the charges are baseless. Free TAREK MEHANNA!!!
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Haamid Siddiqui
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Dina Sorour
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Khalid Waseem
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- We urge US govt to free innocent people.
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Fatima Hasabelnaby
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Asia Siddiqui
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- He is an innocent, loving, caring human being who does not deserve this maltreatment from ANYONE. His imprisonment is only causing loss to society as he is one of the most productive of individuals, always involved in the betterment of other people's lives! Free Tarek now and bring justice its honor back!!
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Ismail
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- May Allah hasten his release. Ameen
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Maryam Rana
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David Rolde
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Sadia Khanzada
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- May Allaah open a way out for him aameen
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Aida Selman
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- To Whom it may concern, I implore you to exercise the highest level of objectivity and to not allow any form of bias to affect the outcome of Tariq Mehannas' future. I am disappointed that an innocent man, which according to the American Judicial system he is at the moment, is portrayed as a guilty man already by the media. I am disappointed that and especially given the current affairs and times we live in, the media is given free reign to not report but incinuate guilt of a person who is yet to be tried in a court of law. The allegations are ludicrous at best, as they are solely built around hearsay without real, material evidence. I have read Tariq's religious beliefs on impermissibility of killing the innnocent and it is clear that a man who holds such beliefs does not plan to commit deeds contrary to his views. I want him freed at best, and I request a fair , free of biases trial (judge, jury etc) as second best. Muslims are a part of the American society and we want equal rights. Thank you
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Miss Mohamud
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Almedina S.
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michelle wi
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Aadil
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- may Allah(god) hasten for your release brother Tarek. you are in my duas
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hassan
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Shahela
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rasha
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- very sad
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liyaqat
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Michelle Rosemary
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- I hope All goes well for you tarek (3
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Ali Khokhar
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Umm Safiyah
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- Hardship now, ease later.
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Selma
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- May the Apsolute Just give you victory over falsehood
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nadia
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Ihab Rashad
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- Justice for Tarek
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Indefinable
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Tamer Mehanna
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- FREE TARIQ, HE IS AN INNOCENT MAN AND HAS THE BEST CHARACTER OF ANYBODY I KNOW!
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Aimee Smith, PhD
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- Who is the terrorist? Not Amer Jubran. Not Jaoudat Abouazza. Not Sami Al Arian. Not Farouk Abdel-Muhti. Not Malcolm X... This appears to be another witch hunt meant to terrorize the entire muslim community here while the US government is terrorizing muslim people in Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine and Pakistan. And known Israeli spys face no consequences. Free Tarek and all political prisoners.
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Julie Keefe
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- The US government needs to stop the racist scapegoating and arrests of Arab and Muslim people that they do in order to justify their wars for oil and empire! The US government should Free Tarek and others and get out of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq!
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Michael Clansky
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- Under the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution, Section One, it clearly states :- No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
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Muhamad Adib ibn Abdullah
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F. Yahya
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- Free Tarek.
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Umar Abdullah
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- Stop persecuting an innocent man!
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Xhaiq
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- Free Tarek Mehanna
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