The U.S. government dropped charges against a Pakistani man who was convicted in 2005 of providing material support to al Qaeda—and released him from prison, according to court papers.
Paracha was charged in 2003 with helping an al Qaeda operative illegally enter the U.S. Paracha, who had been living in Brooklyn, N.Y., was sentenced to 30 years in prison following his conviction in 2005.Paracha’s attorney filed an appeal in 2008 citing exculpatory statements made by other individuals who claimed Paracha was unaware he had assisted an al Qaeda operative.
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan declined comment. Paracha's defense lawyers did not respond to requests for comment.
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