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<font size=3>Judge in Windsor, Ont., grants bail for 2 men arrested in
death of Detroit imam<br><br>
(CP) – 2 hours ago<br>
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</a>WINDSOR, Ont. A judge has granted bail for two Windsor, Ont., men
arrested following a deadly FBI sting in Detroit.<br><br>
The Crown and defence lawyers announced the bail arrangement in court
late Friday morning for Mohammad Al-Sahli and Yassir Ali Khan.<br><br>
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.<br><br>
Shortly after, they emerged with an agreement.<br><br>
Almost two weeks ago, a Detroit imam was shot while FBI agents attempted
to arrest him on charges of conspiracy to sell stolen goods.<br><br>
Three men were considered at large, and one was arrested shortly
afterwards in Windsor.<br><br>
He's now out on bail.<br><br>
Al-Sahli and Khan were arrested last weekend.<br><br>
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</font><h1><font size=4><b>Local imams want investigation into Abdullah
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</a></font><h4><b>Oralandar Brand-Williams / The Detroit
News</b></h4><font size=3>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 <br><br>
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. <br><br>
"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." <br><br>
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. <br><br>
The FBI said Abdullah had an anti-government ideology. His colleagues and
acquaintances have denied the allegations. <br><br>
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."
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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. <br><br>
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