Thursday, August 30, 2012

Islamic Cleric in Norway Convicted of Web Threats

BOSTON.COM: OSLO, Norway (AP) — An Iraqi-born Islamist cleric has been given a one-year prison sentence for making death threats against Norwegian politicians, influencing witnesses and inciting terror.

The Oslo District Court convicted Najmaddin Faraj Ahmad, also known as Mullah Krekar, on Wednesday of posting online threats during an earlier trial, including encouraging the killings or kidnappings of Norwegians. » | AP | Wednesday, August 29, 2012