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October 03, 2011

AP: 1 of 2 Minn. women accused of funding Somali terror group cites Muslim faith, refuses to stand

by Amy Forliti
The Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota woman on trial for allegedly funneling money to a terrorist group in Somalia was found in contempt of court Monday when she refused to stand for the judge and jury, citing religious grounds.

Chief U.S. District Judge Michael Davis found Amina Farah Ali in contempt for failing to stand as court convened and recessed several times during the day, and later sentenced her to 50 days in jail.

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