Legal experts say the convictions followed a well-crafted case that indicates a growing sophistication in prosecuting terrorists. The verdicts came after U.S. prosecutors presented more than 1,700 pieces of evidence to the jury over a three-month period. Some 100 witnesses were also called, including two defectors from what U.S. authorities have described as a terrorist network run by bin Laden and known as al Qaeda. Relatives of the victims welcomed the verdicts. A daughter and sister of two of the Americans killed in the bombing in Kenya, Edith Bartley, told reporters that the grieving continues three years after the incident.
Today is one of bittersweetness.
And we hope that the law will continue to be on our side. All four suspects found guilty are expected to appeal the verdicts. Al-Owhali and Mohamed will face either the death penalty or life in prison. El-Hage and Odeh could face life in prison. The attorneys for Odeh, Anthony Ricco and Edward Wilford, told reporters that the evidence was not sufficient to convict their client.