7 November 2014
Odeh told her story to a federal jury but under strict instructions from the judge not to mention her history of torture by Israeli occupation authorities. Read more about Rasmea Odeh takes the stand in her own defense
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
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
28 October 2014
A week before the trial begins, Rasmea Odeh’s defense is severely hampered by judge’s ruling on pre-trial motions. Read more about Judge deals major blow to Rasmea Odeh's defense
3 October 2014
Supporters of Rasmea Odeh packed a Detroit courtroom again in the latest hearing before her trial, which is set to start in November. Read more about Judge refuses to dismiss “baseless” charges against Palestinian-American
3 September 2014
The trial of Rasmea Yousef Odeh will begin on 4 November but the Palestinian American community leader hopes that the judge will dismiss the charges against her when he rules on key defense motions next month. Read more about Palestinian American activist asks judge to drop charges based on “illegal” US investigation
6 August 2014
Supporters of Rasmea Odeh hope to keep pressure up as she heads to trial next month. Read more about Judge with strong Israel ties refuses to step down in case against Palestinian-American
19 July 2014
Judge Paul D. Borman has long history of supporting Israel, Rasmea Odeh’s attorneys argue. Read more about US judge's pro-Israel activism challenged in Palestinian organizer's deportation trial