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Osama's son-in-law convicted of terrorism charges

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ANI London

Slain Osama Bin Laden's son-in-law has been convicted of terrorism-related charges at a trial in New York.

Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, who was an al-Qaeda spokesman after 9/11, could face life in prison when he is sentenced in September for conspiring to kill Americans and aiding al-Qaeda.

According to the BBC, the Kuwaiti clergyman was arrested in Jordan last year and brought to the US.

He is the highest-ranking al-Qaeda figure to face trial on US soil since the attacks.

Ghaith as been charged with conspiracy to kill Americans, conspiring to provide support to al-Qaeda, and providing support to al-Qaeda.

The verdict came after about five hours of deliberation.

 

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First Published: Mar 27 2014 | 11:30 AM IST

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