Flashmob to Free Tarek Mehanna! Boston, MA Oct. 9 2011

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For several years Tarek has been victim to FBI surveillance and harassment. He was targeted for being a politically conscious, outspoken Muslim leader. The FBI began to approach Tarek in an effort to recruit him as an informant. The FBI recognized in Tarek an individual who is influential, beloved and trusted by many in the local Islamic community. Their objective was to put an end to Tarek's influence, and to secure him as a tool to corroborate any FBI claims or accusations against members of the community that might arise, at the discretion of the FBI. A man of integrity, Tarek refused to be an informant against his Muslim brothers and sisters. His decision did not sit well at all with the FBI.




The FBI then proceeded to approach Tarek repeatedly over the coming months, each time pressuring him more and more to collaborate with them. This pressure most often came in the form of threats; Tarek was told that unless he cooperated with the FBI, they would deprive him of a sense of security and make his life a "living hell". He was told outright by interrogators that they knew he was innocent, but that they would not be satisfied with his refusal to cooperate and he would face criminal charges if he did not change his decision.

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