Surrounded by supporters, Rasmea Odeh pleads guilty
25 April 2017
Plea deal was best option for activist who would not have received fair trial, lawyer says. Read more about Surrounded by supporters, Rasmea Odeh pleads guilty
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Rasmea Odeh faces government torture examination
31 August 2016
Defense attorney says prosecutors trying to place obstacles in way of new trial. Read more about Rasmea Odeh faces government torture examination
Five supporters of Rasmea Odeh arrested in Oakland
12 November 2014
In downtown Oakland, activists chained themselves to the federal courthouse and condemned the trial against Odeh. Read more about Five supporters of Rasmea Odeh arrested in Oakland
Defense promises to appeal guilty verdict against Rasmea Odeh
10 November 2014
Palestinian American community leader faces prison time and deportation. Read more about Defense promises to appeal guilty verdict against Rasmea Odeh
"A political prosecution": inside the trial of Rasmea Odeh
9 November 2014
Rasmea Odeh’s supporters and attorneys have asserted “that the US attorney’s prosecution of Rasmea is a political prosecution — it’s because Rasmea is this iconic and legendary Palestinian figure,” says reporter Charlotte Silver in Detroit. Read more about "A political prosecution": inside the trial of Rasmea Odeh
After tense last day, jury begins deliberations on Rasmea Odeh
8 November 2014
Prosecution invokes Rasmea Odeh’s 45-year-old record dozens of times in its closing argument. Read more about After tense last day, jury begins deliberations on Rasmea Odeh
US government focuses on 45-year-old Israeli military ruling in trial of Rasmea Odeh
6 November 2014
Activist “embodies the history of the Palestinian people,” her lawyer tells court. Read more about US government focuses on 45-year-old Israeli military ruling in trial of Rasmea Odeh
Dozens travel to Detroit to support Rasmea Odeh as trial begins
5 November 2014
By denying Odeh the ability to testify to the torture she experienced at the hands of Israeli soldiers and security forces in 1969, she will be unable to testify “freely, fully and fairly on her own behalf,” says her lawyer. Read more about Dozens travel to Detroit to support Rasmea Odeh as trial begins