Tuesday, September 19, 2006

'Treat us special' trial row

SIX men accused of the July 21 bomb plot have asked for special treatment in court during the month-long Muslim festival of Ramadan.
The trial of Hussain Osman, 27, Muktar Said Ibrahim, 27, Yassin Hassan Omar, 24, Ramzi Mohammed, 23, Manfo Kwaku Asiedu, 32, and Adel Yahya, 23, is due to start next month — nine days into Ramadan.
Omar’s lawyer Peter Carter wants the Crown Court in Woolwich, South London, to sit for just three hours a day because the defendants would be TOO TIRED from fasting and losing sleep while they prayed.
Tory MP Andrew Rosindell branded the move, which the judge is considering, “ridiculous”.
'Jet gang' in dock
THIRTEEN British Muslims accused of plotting terrorist attacks on transatlantic flights appeared in court together for the first time yesterday.

The suspects are said to have been involved in a plan to smuggle liquid explosives on up to ten aircraft bound for the US.
All 13 appeared at the Old Bailey by video link from South London’s Belmarsh Prison.
They spoke only to confirm their names. Their trial may not take place until Easter 2008.
Eleven are charged with conspiracy to murder.
Two others are accused of preparing to smuggle explosives on board aircraft with the intention of committing acts of terrorism.

No comments: