(Ottawa, Canada) A suspected member of an al-Qaeda terrorist sleeper cell, Mohamed Harkat, was arrested in 2002 and spent 43 months in jail before being released on loosened bail conditions. Yesterday, he spoke at a rally, proclaiming his innocence and calling the ordeal ruinous to his reputation and devastating to his family.
The former pizza delivery man and gas station attendant says evidence against him has been destroyed or remains under lock and key by the Canadian Security Service. Harkat is angry and wants his dignity back. Since a Federal Court Justice now allows him to attend political rallies, Harkat is taking his case to the people.
It's unknown when Mr. Harkat will be prosecuted. Presumably, the Canadians have the same problems as the U.S. in prosecuting terror suspects. Conventional court proceedings would likely result in exposing the names of confidential informants and their clandestine intelligence networks.
I suspect we'll hear more from Mr. Harkat in the future as he attempts to restore his reputation.
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