Stewart, 65, vowed to appeal, saying “I know I committed no crime, I know what I did was right,” She remained free on bail pending a July 15 sentencing hearing.Īlso convicted were U.S. She was accused of smuggling a letter to her client that asked him to use his influence to oppose a cease-fire between Egypt and militant groups – and then relaying his views to the media. The case grew out of Stewart’s representation of Sheik Omar Abdel-Rahman, who was convicted in 1995 of plotting to blow up the United Nations, the Lincoln and Holland tunnels and other New York landmarks. She faces up to 20 years in prison.Īttorney General Alberto Gonzales hailed the verdicts, saying “they send a clear, unmistakable message that this department will pursue both those who carry out acts of terrorism, and those who assist them with their murderous goals.” Stewart on charges of giving material support to international terrorists and making false statements to the United States government. NEW YORK – In a case with broad implications for civil liberties and America’s war on terrorism, an outspoken civil rights lawyer and two colleagues were convicted Thursday of conspiring to smuggle information to an imprisoned Egyptian cleric, and helping him communicate incendiary messages to terrorists around the world.Īfter 13 days of deliberations, a federal jury convicted attorney Lynne F.
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