In this case, the assets had already been frozen for three years, and there was obviously no risk that Mr. Salah could do anything with them. That is the situation to date. According to Mr. Piers, Mr. Salah intends to fight, and is ready to answer any and all charges levied by the government. He only asks that he be given his day in court and the truth be allowed to emerge. Members of the community expressed strong solidarity with Mr. Salah, Mariam and their three children, and outrage at the blatant attack on the civil rights of one of their own.
Efforts are underway to organize a legal defense fund and other solidarity activities.
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