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By The Investigative Project on Terrorism (IPT)
The courtroom in Dallas was off limits to all but essential parties and immediate family members much of the day Thursday. The reason for the extra security measures was an unidentified Israeli agent who took the witness stand to discuss documents and other items seized in raids from Palestinian organizations relevant to the Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development (HLF) terrorism financing case. Another room in the courthouse with audio but no video was available to spectators usually allowed in the court room. Defense attorneys cross-examined the witness on chain of custody issues attempting to cast doubt on those issues and collection methods. A few of these items were entered into evidence but U.S. District Court Judge A. Joe Fish has yet to rule whether the majority of the Israeli exhibits will be admitted into evidence. }} more…
