Palestinian Activist Rasmea Odeh Found Guilty in 'Travesty of Justice' | Common Dreams | Breaking News & Views for the Progressive Community
Palestinian activist and torture survivor Rasmea Odeh was found guilty of an immigration violation on Monday by a U.S. federal jury in Detroit, following what her supporters say was an unjust trial for trumped up charges aimed at crushing political movements.
"Make no mistake. Rasmea came under attack by the U.S. government because she is Palestinian and because for decades she has organized for Palestinian liberation and self-determination, the Right of Return, and an end to U.S. funding of Israeli occupation," reads a statement from the Rasmea Defense Committee issued immediately following the verdict.
Presiding Judge Gershwin Drain revoked the 67-year-old's bond, and Odeh was immediately taken into custody. She will remain incarcerated until her sentencing hearing.
Supporters rally for Rasmea Odeh outside of the federal court in Detroit on Monday. (Photo courtesy of Jess Sundin)
