Washington sniper faces anti-terror laws
As the opening statements in alleged Washington sniper Mr. Muhammad’s trial begin today in Virginia Beach, the move to charge him under the terrorism law -- even though he is not alleged to be affiliated with any terrorist organization or motivated by political goals -- stands as a reminder of how anti-terrorism can bleed into traditional criminal enforcement. It is a lesson worth remembering the next time legislatures are tempted to give authorities broad new powers in moments of crisis.
[Perhaps being named Muhammad is reason enough to cop a terrorism charge. Past stories on this case:
Master and servant or partners in crime?
Escape 'The Matrix,' kill your landlord, parents, or someone
Washington sniper's spree ends with trigger phrase
Sniper sold alleged murder weapon in 2000
Sniper claims to work for a secret Special Forces group
'Gun shop employee' says FBI doesn't have sniper rifle
'Washington sniper is not a professional'
DC Killings Done By A Government Sniper Team
Partial plate checked in sniper case
Rumsfeld OKs military assist in sniper hunt]
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