11 June 2015
Prosecution of Palestinian American community leader the sole outcome of “an overzealous FBI counter-terror investigation,” say attorneys. Read more about Rasmea Odeh seeks reversal of immigration fraud conviction
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"
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
5 December 2014
Odeh, 67, who suffers from health problems, has been in total segregation. She is not allowed to receive visitors or mail, speak to other prisoners, or use the commissary. Read more about Rasmea Odeh in prolonged solitary confinement in Michigan jail
19 November 2014
Odeh’s lawyers continue to press for her release from jail as they argue her trial denied her the right to due process and a fair trial. Read more about Defense moves for new trial for Palestinian American Rasmea Odeh
15 November 2014
Community groups, hundreds of women, urge judge to free Rasmea Odeh as defense lawyers motion refutes assertion she has no strong community ties. Read more about Jailing Rasmea Odeh may trigger trauma from Israeli torture, expert tells judge
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
10 November 2014
Palestinian American community leader faces prison time and deportation. Read more about Defense promises to appeal guilty verdict against 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
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