Jose Padilla found guilty of supporting terrorism
{{date|August 16, 2007}}

[[w:Jose Padilla|Jose Padilla]], who is a former [[Chicago]] gang member, was found by jury to be guilty of supporting [[Islam]]ic terrorist groups abroad.

The co-defendants, Adham Hassoun and Kifan Jayyousi, were also found guilty on conspiracy to murder, kidnap, and maim people in a foreign country; conspiracy to provide material support for terrorists; and providing material support for terrorists. 

All three defendants face life in prison. The sentencing is on December 5.

The Attorney General [[Alberto Gonzales]] issued a statement saying "The conviction of Jose Padilla --   an American who provided material support to terrorists and trained for violent jihad -- is a significant victory in our efforts to fight the threat posed by terrorists and their supporters."

Attorneys for the defendants claimed they will appeal the decision.

==Sources==
*{{source|url=http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/08/16/padilla.verdict/index.html
|title=Jury finds Padilla guilty on terror charges
|author= 
|pub=CNN.com
|date=August 16, 2007}}
*{{source|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/6950333.stm
|title=Padilla guilty in US terror trial
|author=
|pub=BBC
|date=August 16, 2007}}
*{{source|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,,2150438,00.html
|title=US citizen guilty of aiding al-Qaida cells
|author=Ewen MacAskill
|pub=Guardian Unlimited
|date=August 16, 2007}}

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[[Category:Crime and law]]
[[Category:United States]]
[[Category:Terrorism convictions]]
[[Category:North America]]
Jose Padilla, who is a former Chicago gang member, was found by jury to be guilty of supporting Islamic terrorist groups abroad.

The co-defendants, Adham Hassoun and Kifan Jayyousi, were also found guilty on conspiracy to murder, kidnap, and maim people in a foreign country; conspiracy to provide material support for terrorists; and providing material support for terrorists. 

All three defendants face life in prison. The sentencing is on December 5.

The Attorney General Alberto Gonzales issued a statement saying "The conviction of Jose Padilla --   an American who provided material support to terrorists and trained for violent jihad -- is a significant victory in our efforts to fight the threat posed by terrorists and their supporters."

Attorneys for the defendants claimed they will appeal the decision.
Crime and law United States Terrorism convictions North America