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Dear people around the world. In this thread of 39 tweets, you will read about the terrible conspiracy that innocent Khaled Aldawsari faced in the United States. #IamKhaledDawsari
Dear people around the world. In this thread of 39 tweets, you will read about the terrible conspiracy that innocent Khaled Aldawsari faced in the United States. #IamKhaledDawsari
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Khaled was born in 1990 in Al-Kharj, #SaudiArabia. He comes from a middle-class family. Since his early years, Khaled manifested high intelligence and no signs of mental disorder.
Khaled was born in 1990 in Al-Kharj, #SaudiArabia. He comes from a middle-class family. Since his early years, Khaled manifested high intelligence and no signs of mental disorder.
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He excelled at school. Upon graduating high school in 2008, he had a percentage of 99.32%, and he received a scholarship from SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation) to study chemical engineering in the US.
He excelled at school. Upon graduating high school in 2008, he had a percentage of 99.32%, and he received a scholarship from SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation) to study chemical engineering in the US.
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Khaled's study in the US can be divided into three stages; first, when he studied English at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee; second, when he moved to Texas Tech University to study chemical engineering; third, when he decided to transfer to South Plains University.
Khaled's study in the US can be divided into three stages; first, when he studied English at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee; second, when he moved to Texas Tech University to study chemical engineering; third, when he decided to transfer to South Plains University.
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In #TexasTech, Khaled started well until his mental issues started to develop. As a result, his academic performance declined, and he started isolating himself from the community. He felt that the reason behind his sudden lower performance was the University.
In #TexasTech, Khaled started well until his mental issues started to develop. As a result, his academic performance declined, and he started isolating himself from the community. He felt that the reason behind his sudden lower performance was the University.
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He believed he could restore his academic performance if he transferred to a less racist university where he would feel more comfortable and be more productive. As a more suitable option where he can follow his passion for chemical engineering, he chose South Plains University.
He believed he could restore his academic performance if he transferred to a less racist university where he would feel more comfortable and be more productive. As a more suitable option where he can follow his passion for chemical engineering, he chose South Plains University.
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At South Plains, Khaled requested a university approval to conduct an academic research about producing cleaning materials with reduced odor, and they approved. #IamKhaledDawsari
At South Plains, Khaled requested a university approval to conduct an academic research about producing cleaning materials with reduced odor, and they approved. #IamKhaledDawsari
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Unfortunately, at the same time, his illness deteriorated to the point that he did not attend any classes there and completely shut himself from community.
Unfortunately, at the same time, his illness deteriorated to the point that he did not attend any classes there and completely shut himself from community.
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Continuing his research at home, Khaled issued an online order for a chemical through a company specialized in such educational matters; Carolina Biological Supply Company (CBS).
Continuing his research at home, Khaled issued an online order for a chemical through a company specialized in such educational matters; Carolina Biological Supply Company (CBS).
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Because of the sensitive nature of the chemicals, CBS requested a business address or university address. Khaled provided them with a shipping company address that he had used in a previous order.
Because of the sensitive nature of the chemicals, CBS requested a business address or university address. Khaled provided them with a shipping company address that he had used in a previous order.
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The order was delivered to Conway Freight, the shipping company. Although the amount of chemicals was proportional to Khaled's research, Conway suspected him and informed the #FBI of the suspicion.
The order was delivered to Conway Freight, the shipping company. Although the amount of chemicals was proportional to Khaled's research, Conway suspected him and informed the #FBI of the suspicion.
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Upon such report, the #FBI inquired from Conway whether they had delivered the order. Conway responded that the shipment was still at their warehouses, but they told Khaled it was returned to CBS.
Upon such report, the #FBI inquired from Conway whether they had delivered the order. Conway responded that the shipment was still at their warehouses, but they told Khaled it was returned to CBS.
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Later, an undercover FBI agent called Khaled as a CBS employee and asked why he needed the materials. After discussion, the agent offered that he could deliver the chemicals overnight. Expressing dissatisfaction over the delay, Khaled refused that offer and requested a refund.
Later, an undercover FBI agent called Khaled as a CBS employee and asked why he needed the materials. After discussion, the agent offered that he could deliver the chemicals overnight. Expressing dissatisfaction over the delay, Khaled refused that offer and requested a refund.
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Next, in abuse of FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act), the FBI obtained physical search warrants and intruded Khaled's residence on a weekend when he was out of town and planted surveillance cameras and wires.
Next, in abuse of FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act), the FBI obtained physical search warrants and intruded Khaled's residence on a weekend when he was out of town and planted surveillance cameras and wires.
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A couple of days later, the FBI arrested Khaled claiming that an alarm clock, a hazmat suit, a soldering aid, lab equipment, wiring, and other materials usually owned by chemical engineering students are probable cause for arrest.
A couple of days later, the FBI arrested Khaled claiming that an alarm clock, a hazmat suit, a soldering aid, lab equipment, wiring, and other materials usually owned by chemical engineering students are probable cause for arrest.
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During trial, the judge relied only on normal photos of Khaled in his apartment and refused showing the alleged videos convicting him.
#IamKhaledDawsari
During trial, the judge relied only on normal photos of Khaled in his apartment and refused showing the alleged videos convicting him.
#IamKhaledDawsari
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It is clear that, since the beginning, this was a conspiracy conviction rather than a normal investigation, as the government's purpose was to create an image that the system doesn't tolerate suspected terrorists.
It is clear that, since the beginning, this was a conspiracy conviction rather than a normal investigation, as the government's purpose was to create an image that the system doesn't tolerate suspected terrorists.
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The district Attorney Office transferred the accusation to trial. The Saudi Embassy was informed and immediately appointed a lawyer for Khaled.
The district Attorney Office transferred the accusation to trial. The Saudi Embassy was informed and immediately appointed a lawyer for Khaled.
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Normally, before any court procedure is applied, the defendant goes through psychological evaluation. In this case, Khaled did see a psychologist for evaluation but the psychologist's report indicating he was "incompetent" and "not fit for trial" was hidden by the judge.
Normally, before any court procedure is applied, the defendant goes through psychological evaluation. In this case, Khaled did see a psychologist for evaluation but the psychologist's report indicating he was "incompetent" and "not fit for trial" was hidden by the judge.
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Later on, in 2015, the psychologist was shot in an El Paso Veteran Affairs clinic by Jerry Serrato, who, then, immediately killed himself at the crime scene.
Later on, in 2015, the psychologist was shot in an El Paso Veteran Affairs clinic by Jerry Serrato, who, then, immediately killed himself at the crime scene.
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The judge decided to proceed. The DA Office presented witnesses to the stand. On the other hand, Khaled's defense team, led by Dan Cogdell, failed to present any witnesses and provided deficient counterarguments.
The judge decided to proceed. The DA Office presented witnesses to the stand. On the other hand, Khaled's defense team, led by Dan Cogdell, failed to present any witnesses and provided deficient counterarguments.
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The judge appointed to the case, Sam Cummings, was known for his racism, bias, and hatred against #Muslims. He was teaching at a Sunday school about the dangers of Muslims and how they should've never been allowed into the United States.
The judge appointed to the case, Sam Cummings, was known for his racism, bias, and hatred against #Muslims. He was teaching at a Sunday school about the dangers of Muslims and how they should've never been allowed into the United States.
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To cover for Judge Sam, the Chief Justice transferred the case to another judge in another court claiming that was in the public interest. The other judge, Donald E. Walter, was also prejudiced against Muslims but indirectly and inexpressively.
kcbd.com
To cover for Judge Sam, the Chief Justice transferred the case to another judge in another court claiming that was in the public interest. The other judge, Donald E. Walter, was also prejudiced against Muslims but indirectly and inexpressively.
kcbd.com
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Prior to sentencing, the prosecutors used the media to convict Khaled in the eyes of the public before the actual court decision. They released identical, false stories throughout the media as a tool to manipulate the public opinion and the jury.
Prior to sentencing, the prosecutors used the media to convict Khaled in the eyes of the public before the actual court decision. They released identical, false stories throughout the media as a tool to manipulate the public opinion and the jury.
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Meanwhile, Khaled was in a federal prison, and a psychological evaluation was decided by the judge. The three psychologists were from the United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners, which is illegal procedure, as the evaluator appointed by the court must be neutral.
Meanwhile, Khaled was in a federal prison, and a psychological evaluation was decided by the judge. The three psychologists were from the United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners, which is illegal procedure, as the evaluator appointed by the court must be neutral.
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The psychologists evaluated Khaled with different diagnoses. The first, Dr. Jerome Brown, diagnosed Khaled with delusions; the second, Dr. Chad Brinkley, diagnosed Khaled as malingering to reduce the sentence; and the third, Dr. Saleem Ateek, diagnosed Khaled with depression.
The psychologists evaluated Khaled with different diagnoses. The first, Dr. Jerome Brown, diagnosed Khaled with delusions; the second, Dr. Chad Brinkley, diagnosed Khaled as malingering to reduce the sentence; and the third, Dr. Saleem Ateek, diagnosed Khaled with depression.
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Before sentencing, Cogdell stated in the media that Khaled was " a failure in his friendships, his studies, and in the end, a failure as a terrorist". During sentencing, the judge directed a question to Khaled, saying " What happened, Mr. Aldawsari?".
lubbockonline.com
Before sentencing, Cogdell stated in the media that Khaled was " a failure in his friendships, his studies, and in the end, a failure as a terrorist". During sentencing, the judge directed a question to Khaled, saying " What happened, Mr. Aldawsari?".
lubbockonline.com
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Dan hadn't prepared Khaled for the court's questions; therefore, Khaled replied " The only thing I can say is that I apologize. I am sorry". #IamKhaledDawsari
Dan hadn't prepared Khaled for the court's questions; therefore, Khaled replied " The only thing I can say is that I apologize. I am sorry". #IamKhaledDawsari
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Relying on the reports by the three psychologists, not psychiatrists, the judge charged Khaled with the attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction and sentenced him to life in prison in November 2012.
Relying on the reports by the three psychologists, not psychiatrists, the judge charged Khaled with the attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction and sentenced him to life in prison in November 2012.
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The case remained closed for four years. In 2016, there was a change of path when Saud Muteb Bin Qwaid, the new Saudi lawyer, hired Jones Day to proceed with the case in the #US. Jones Day retained professor Mark J. Mills to evaluate Khaled accurately.
The case remained closed for four years. In 2016, there was a change of path when Saud Muteb Bin Qwaid, the new Saudi lawyer, hired Jones Day to proceed with the case in the #US. Jones Day retained professor Mark J. Mills to evaluate Khaled accurately.
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Dr. Mills' report indicated Khaled had been suffering from schizophrenia since early 2010 and all psychologists misdiagnosed him and did not present the court with an accurate image of his mental status. Further, Jones Day proved that the family had a mental disorder history.
Dr. Mills' report indicated Khaled had been suffering from schizophrenia since early 2010 and all psychologists misdiagnosed him and did not present the court with an accurate image of his mental status. Further, Jones Day proved that the family had a mental disorder history.
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In review of the previous defense, Jones Day obtained a declaration by Dan Cogdell that his representation was inexcusably ineffective. #IamKhaledDawsari
In review of the previous defense, Jones Day obtained a declaration by Dan Cogdell that his representation was inexcusably ineffective. #IamKhaledDawsari
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In trial, the prosecution argued that Khaled was studying business at the time of his arrest. That argument unjustly contributed to his sentencing and was later adopted by the media.
In trial, the prosecution argued that Khaled was studying business at the time of his arrest. That argument unjustly contributed to his sentencing and was later adopted by the media.
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In response to the continuous lies about Khaled, Saud Bin Qwaid obtained statements from South Plains University that Khaled was studying chemical engineering, and his project was approved by the university.
In response to the continuous lies about Khaled, Saud Bin Qwaid obtained statements from South Plains University that Khaled was studying chemical engineering, and his project was approved by the university.
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Another proof of Khaled's major at the time is a report about the case on the website of the Office of the DNI (Director of National Intelligence). The report reads "β¦ a chemical engineering major studying at South Plains Collegeβ¦". #IamKhaledDawsari
dni.gov
Another proof of Khaled's major at the time is a report about the case on the website of the Office of the DNI (Director of National Intelligence). The report reads "β¦ a chemical engineering major studying at South Plains Collegeβ¦". #IamKhaledDawsari
dni.gov
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Lawyer Saud also obtained a report issued by Quality Chemical Laboratories in 2011 but hidden by the #FBI. The report states that the "proportions are not enough to make an explosive material" and that the order was part of Khaled's academic research.
Lawyer Saud also obtained a report issued by Quality Chemical Laboratories in 2011 but hidden by the #FBI. The report states that the "proportions are not enough to make an explosive material" and that the order was part of Khaled's academic research.
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Additionally, lawyer Saud was able to retrieve the medical report that was originally hidden by the judge.
Additionally, lawyer Saud was able to retrieve the medical report that was originally hidden by the judge.
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The story is not over yet. Lawyer Saud is continuously working on new evidence that will reopen the case. He has been working in cooperation with multiple top international attorneys to facilitate Khaled's release.
The story is not over yet. Lawyer Saud is continuously working on new evidence that will reopen the case. He has been working in cooperation with multiple top international attorneys to facilitate Khaled's release.
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Inshallah, despite the conspiracies, prejudice, and racism that Khaled faced, he will get out and return home safe. #IamKhaledDawsari #Law #FBI #Injustice
Inshallah, despite the conspiracies, prejudice, and racism that Khaled faced, he will get out and return home safe. #IamKhaledDawsari #Law #FBI #Injustice
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