Rafil Dhafir Convicted on 59 of 60 Counts

The next liberal cause célèbre; the most popular argument (and grounds for appeal) being that because Dhafir wasn't prosecuted on the terrorism charges for which he was originally arrested, he should walk. Run "Dhafir" through Technorati search to gauge the level of concern.

WIXT News Channel 9

Syracuse, N.Y. (AP) - A federal court jury Thursday found a Muslim doctor guilty of running an illegal charity that defrauded donors and violated U.S. sanctions by sending money to Iraq.

After deliberating nearly a week, the jury convicted Dr. Rafil Dhafir on 59 counts relating to tax evasion and Medicaid fraud. He was acquitted of a charge of money laundering. Dhafir, 56, an oncologist from the Syracuse suburb of Manlius, will be sentenced June 20.