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Overall, the ACLU condemned Mehanna's outrageous conviction based largely on "First Amendment-protected expression."
On July 29, 2011, the Massachusetts ACLU submitted an Amicus Curiae memorandum, supporting Mehanna. However, District Court Judge George O'Toole denied permission to file it.
A Final Comment
In today's America, prosecutors and hanging judges use any means to convict. Innocence and judicial fairness don't matter, just imprisoning another Muslim for political advantage with considerable major media help.
Victims are guilty by accusation. Convictions nearly always follow. Jurors are intimidated to go along. Media scoundrels hype fear instead of challenging baseless charges. As a result, anyone supporting right over wrong is at risk, especially Muslims at the wrong time in America.
Freedom Archives expressed shock about Mehanna's conviction, saying:
Throughout his trial, prosecutors "presented no evidence linking Tarek to an illegal action. Instead, it" presented its usual jumble of meaningless, irrelevant videos, emails, recorded conversations, translations, and paid informant testimonies to convince jurors of an innocent suspect's guilt.
Prosecutors also used "coercion, prejudice, and ignorance" for their case. In response, defense lawyer Carney presented facts responsibly and honorably. In the end, fear and injustice triumphed over truth and judicial fairness.
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