who is adam gadahn
Adam Gadahn, a convert to Islam, grew up on a farm in California. Gadahn is now a member of al Qaeda, having served as a translator and propagandist. In October of 2006, Gadahn was indicted for giving aid and comfort to al Qaeda with intent to betray the United States and for providing material support and resources to al Qaeda. He was born Adam Pearlman to a Catholic mother and a Jewish father who later converted to Christianity, taking the name Gadahn. As a young man, he was interested in death-metal music and hosted a show on the environment on a student television station.