[Ppnews] Canadian Judge grants bail for 2 men arrested following murder of Detroit Imam

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Judge in Windsor, Ont., grants bail for 2 men arrested in death of Detroit imam

(CP) – 2 hours ago
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WINDSOR, Ont. ­ A judge has granted bail for two 
Windsor, Ont., men arrested following a deadly FBI sting in Detroit.

The Crown and defence lawyers announced the bail 
arrangement in court late Friday morning for 
Mohammad Al-Sahli and Yassir Ali Khan.

The two men were expected to be in court, but 
when a large crowd of supporters from the local 
Muslim community showed up, the lawyers met with 
family behind closed doors to discuss possible bail conditions.

Shortly after, they emerged with an agreement.

Almost two weeks ago, a Detroit imam was shot 
while FBI agents attempted to arrest him on 
charges of conspiracy to sell stolen goods.

Three men were considered at large, and one was 
arrested shortly afterwards in Windsor.

He's now out on bail.

Al-Sahli and Khan were arrested last weekend.

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Local imams want investigation into Abdullah shooting

http://www.detnews.com/article/20091106/LIFESTYLE04/911060427/1361/Local-imams-want-investigation-into-Abdullah-shooting



Oralandar Brand-Williams / The Detroit News

A local group of imams is calling for an 
independent investigation into last month's fatal 
shooting of Detroit Imam Luqman Ameen Abdullah in an FBI raid

The imams' committee of the Council of Islamic 
Organizations of Michigan (CIOM) today also 
called for "a fair and speedy adjudication for 
those who were arrested related to this raid. 
Abdullah was killed during the FBI action on Oct. 28.

"Muslims, as well as people of all faiths and 
good conscience, agree that individuals or groups 
are innocent until proven guilty," read a 
statement from the council. "The Islamic faith 
supports fairness to all and condemns extremism."

Abdullah was shot to death during the FBI raid at 
a Dearborn warehouse. Eleven others were also 
investigated and arrested in connection with the 
case. The federal complaint against the men 
included several charges, including conspiracy to sell stolen goods.

The FBI said Abdullah had an anti-government 
ideology. His colleagues and acquaintances have denied the allegations.

The imams' committee also today called on "all 
law enforcement agencies not to use excessive 
force or act out of unfounded suspicion and 
exaggerated fear," read the statement. "We also 
urge federal law enforcement, media and other 
agencies not to participate in rhetoric that may 
serve to marginalize an entire faith simply 
because some members of that faith are implicated 
in alleged criminal activities."

Later this afternoon, a community meeting will be 
held at the Muslim Center on West Davison in 
Detroit to address community concerns over the 
shooting. One of Abdullah's sons and other 
leaders in the Detroit Muslim community, as well 
as non-Muslim community activists, will speak at the events.

<mailto:bwilliams at detnews.com>bwilliams at detnews.com (313) 222-2027






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