01/07/2004
Abu Hamza remanded in custody
The radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri has been remanded in custody at Bow Street Magistrates Court today.
Abu Hamza, who faces a total of nine charges, appeared by videolink from Belmarsh prison. He was remanded in prison until July 23.
The 46-year-old was arrested on May 27 on an extradition warrant served by the US government.
He is accused of acting as an intermediary for a terror group which took 16 people hostage in Yemen in 1998. He is also accused of providing resources for Al Qaeda terrorists and attempting to set up a terrorist training camp in Oregon.
Egyptian-born Hamza gained his citizenship through marriage in 1981. His passport has been revoked and is the subject of an appeal.
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Abu Hamza, who faces a total of nine charges, appeared by videolink from Belmarsh prison. He was remanded in prison until July 23.
The 46-year-old was arrested on May 27 on an extradition warrant served by the US government.
He is accused of acting as an intermediary for a terror group which took 16 people hostage in Yemen in 1998. He is also accused of providing resources for Al Qaeda terrorists and attempting to set up a terrorist training camp in Oregon.
Egyptian-born Hamza gained his citizenship through marriage in 1981. His passport has been revoked and is the subject of an appeal.
(gmcg)
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The radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri, who is fighting extradition to the US, has been remanded in custody after appearing before Bow Street Magistrates Court today. Abu Hamza, who faces a total of 11 terrorism-related charges, appeared by videolink from Belmarsh prison to confirm his name and date of birth.
Abu Hamza remanded in custody
The radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri, who is fighting extradition to the US, has been remanded in custody after appearing before Bow Street Magistrates Court today. Abu Hamza, who faces a total of 11 terrorism-related charges, appeared by videolink from Belmarsh prison to confirm his name and date of birth.
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Abu Hamza is denied bail
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