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Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/11/AR2008011103409.html
Ex-Leaders of Islamic Charity Convicted
[Washington Post] Dan Eggen - Three former leaders of an Islamic charity were convicted on federal tax and fraud charges in Boston Friday for using tax exemptions to hide support for religious militants and terrorists overseas. The defunct group, Care International Inc., described itself as a charity for Muslim refugees, widows and orphans. Prosecutors said, however, that the organization distributed a newsletter in favor of jihadist causes and lent other support to Islamic militants since its formation in 1993. Prosecutors presented evidence alleging that the group obtained tax deductible donations to support "mujahadeen" fighters overseas. Officials said the defendants could face 10 to 19 years in prison.