5 Americans to appear in Pakistani anti-terrorism court
By APSunday, January 3, 2010
Americans to appear in Pakistan court
SARGODHA, Pakistan — Five Americans suspected of plotting attacks in Pakistan are due to appear in an anti-terrorism court Monday.
Police have said they will seek life sentences on terror charges against the five young Muslim men, who are from the Washington D.C. area.
The five were arrested in the eastern Pakistan city of Sargodha in early December in a case that has spurred fears that Westerners are traveling to Pakistan to join militant groups.
Under Pakistan’s complicated judicial system, police will recommend charges during the court appearance. However, the court might not charge the men immediately, and the five will likely be given time to prepare their defense.
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