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Rasmea Odeh unbowed as judge passes sentence

Ali Abunimah 17 August 2017

Community activist prepares to leave US after four-year legal battle. Read more about Rasmea Odeh unbowed as judge passes sentence

Charlotte Silver 7 December 2016

This time jury will be allowed to hear testimony about torture, PTSD experienced by Palestinian American. Read more about Judge orders new trial for Rasmea Odeh

Charlotte Silver 29 November 2016

Hearing, cancelled at last minute, was due to give prosecutors chance to object to torture expert. Read more about Rasmea Odeh defense sees hope in judge's unexpected move

Charlotte Silver 13 June 2016

Defense confident testimony about Palestinian American’s torture will be allowed. Read more about New trial date set for Rasmea Odeh

Charlotte Silver 13 October 2015

If judges uphold conviction, Palestinian American leader faces jail and deportation. Read more about US appeal court to hear Rasmea Odeh was denied fair trial

Ali Abunimah 12 March 2015

Palestinian American community leader sentenced to 18 months after intense hearing in which she tells judge “I am not a terrorist.” Read more about Judge sentences Rasmea Odeh, insisting case is not "political"

Ali Abunimah 11 March 2015

Palestinian American community leader likely to address judge prior to sentencing. Read more about Supporters mobilize on eve of Rasmea Odeh's sentencing

Charlotte Silver 26 February 2015

US prosecutors seek to maximize Rasmea Odeh’s sentence by claiming her past conviction by an Israeli military court should put her outside the recommended sentencing guidelines. Read more about US demands long prison term for Rasmea Odeh, based on Israeli accusations

Charlotte Silver 10 December 2014

Federal prosecutors are attempting to invalidate Rasmea Odeh’s $50,000 bond for release, but supporters say the government has its facts wrong. Read more about US prosecutors trying to block Rasmea Odeh's release from jail

Ali Abunimah 8 December 2014

Supporters welcome “fantastic news” that Odeh will return home to Chicago until her March sentencing. Read more about Judge orders Palestinian American Rasmea Odeh freed on bond