US Airways Settles Intimidation Lawsuit Filed by Flying Imams


	US Airways Settles Intimidation Lawsuit Filed by Flying Imams

merrie

10-21-2009 8:09 AM

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flying imams, stealth jihad

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The imams filed suit in 2007 in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis, claiming they were unlawfully detained. Details of the settlement were not released, but will be presented to the federal court judge who let the case proceed.

"Law enforcement officials did what they believed was appropriate to ensure the safety of travelers based on the information available at the time," said Tom Anderson, general counsel for the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in a statement. "We will continue to be vigilant in maintaining the security of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and the safety of travelers who use it."...

Posted by Robert on October 20, 2009

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10-21-2009 4:09 PM

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just typical business shakedown - talk to Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton

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