Trial Begins of Islamic Charity Leaders

In Boston yesterday, jury selection began in the criminal trial of three former leaders of Islamic charity, Care International Inc. The International Herald Tribune reports that the three are charged with tax code violations, making false statements and conspiracy to defraud the United States, stemming from allegedly false statements in the organization's application for 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. Prosecutors say the organization distributed a newsletter promoting jihad, but failed to tell the IRS that it supported mujahideen in various countries. (See prior related posting.)