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Bank photo presented as Dhafir trial opens Prosecution: Doctor posed as someone else. Defense: Arrest was a mistake. Friday, October 22, 2004 By John O'Brien Staff writer |
Jury chosen in Dhafir case; opening statements today State files lawsuit against charity founded by the Manlius oncologist. Thursday, October 21, 2004 By John O'Brien Staff writer |
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Dhafir might sue county Notice of claim says doctor's rights were violated during incident at penitentiary. Thursday, October 21, 2004 By Elizabeth Doran Staff writer Dr. Rafil Dhafir, the Manlius oncologist accused of illegally sending money to Iraq, has filed papers reserving his right to sue Onondaga County over an incident he says occurred at the county's correctional facility at Jamesville in June. |
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At vigil, prayer for justice Group seeks freedom for Dr. Dhafir; trial starts today Tuesday, October 19, 2004 By Renee K. Gadoua Staff writer The Rev. Bill Coop prayed Monday for patience as a federal trial begins for Dr. Rafil Dhafir. "Let's raise this to the Lord," he said. "Give us understanding that those who preside in this case will have compassion. Be with us as we stand witness to your grace." Coop, a retired Presbyterian pastor, was among about 15 people who gathered for an hour at 8 a.m. outside the James M. Hanley Federal Building in Syracuse. Jury selection is expected to begin today in the case against Dhafir, a Muslim oncologist whose charges include violating U.S. sanctions against Iraq by sending money there through a charity he started. |
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Dhafir to be surrounded, not stripped Tuesday, October 19, 2004 By John O'Brien Staff writer Dr. Rafil Dhafir won't have to be strip-searched when he's brought back to Onondaga County's penitentiary during his federal trial... Dhafir, testifying in hushed tones, said he's had the Quran memorized for 17 years, and keeps it memorized by spending two hours a day reciting it. He said he fasts twice a week and prays five times a day. Dhafir was born in Baghdad, emigrated to the United States in 1972, and is a naturalized American. He had an oncology practice in Rome when he was arrested in February 2003. |