Rasmea Yousef Odeh

Judge orders new trial for Rasmea Odeh

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

Rasmea Odeh defense sees hope in judge's unexpected move

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

Rasmea Odeh faces government torture examination

Charlotte Silver 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

New trial date set for Rasmea Odeh

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

Rasmea Odeh may get new trial, US appeal court rules

Charlotte Silver 25 February 2016

Trial judge erred by excluding testimony on Palestinian American’s torture by Israel. Read more about Rasmea Odeh may get new trial, US appeal court rules

How the sun of Palestine reached a Black Panther in jail

Rebecca Pierce Jerusalem 15 December 2015

A Jerusalem museum celebrates the Palestinian poetry which inspired US political prisoner George Jackson. Read more about How the sun of Palestine reached a Black Panther in jail

Appeal judges grill Rasmea Odeh's prosecutors

Charlotte Silver 15 October 2015

“Every day she’s out of prison it’s a victory for her and her community,” says Palestinian American leader’s defense lawyer. Read more about Appeal judges grill Rasmea Odeh's prosecutors

US appeal court to hear Rasmea Odeh was denied fair trial

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

Rasmea Odeh seeks reversal of immigration fraud conviction

Maureen Clare Murphy 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

Judge sentences Rasmea Odeh, insisting case is not "political"

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"