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Strategies & Market Trends : Anthony @ Equity Investigations, Dear Anthony,

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To: Green Receipt who wrote (93643)11/29/2005 1:40:51 PM
From: SI Dave  Read Replies (2) of 122087
 
There was never a formal charge against him for that. In fact, I don't believe anyone has been charged with pre-911 knowledge, at least not in connection with trading.

In my opinion, it seems like a no-brainer that the jury was prejudiced by those those unsubstantiated (and uncharged) allegations. Nobody, particularly someone of middle eastern heritage, could get a fair trial with that being constantly alleged in front of the jury. Not to mention that the trial was held in NYC.

If he had foreknowledge, it should be charged and tried. If then found guilty the maximum penalty should follow. However; to use unsubstantiated allegations of pre-911 knowledge in what seems to be an overt attempt to prejudice a jury in an unrelated matter, that's just wrong. It's the functional equivalent of falsely accusing someone of child molestation in a custody case; the accusation in itself carries a stain that can never be removed even if the accuser recants.

It's a shame that the case was tainted by the unsubstantiated 911 allegations. A lot of people, myself included, didn't like the way Elgindy operated or conducted himself, but the charges brought in this case should have been adjudicated on their own merits without the unrelated inflammatory noise. It seems likely the taxpayer money spent trying the case will turn out to have been wasted when the convictions are appealed. Meanwhile, at least two of the lead government prosecutors have used the case to springboard their way into the private sector (as defense counsel). Go figure.
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