May 14, 2007
Padilla Trial Begins
Both sides made their opening statements today at the long-awaited trial of accused al-Qaida operative Jose Padilla. At a federal courthouse in Miami, prosecutors charged that Padilla provided material support to terrorists.
Two other co-defendants are on trial simultaneously. Padilla was arrested at a Chicago airport in 2002, accused of plotting a dirty bomb attack; he became a defendant in this case after an effort by his attorneys to challenge his detention.
Check The Gate later this afternoon for more on the trial.
