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Bail granted to Umer Hayat in terror case |
2005-09-28 |
SAN FRANCISCO: A US federal judge granted bail on Monday to a Pakistani-born California man accused of lying to federal investigators about his son traveling to Pakistan to allegedly train in terrorist camps. US Magistrate Judge Gregory Hollows ordered Umer Hayat released pending trial if he posts a $1.2 million bond and if he agrees to remain at his Lodi, California, home under electronic monitoring and permits his telephones to be tapped. Hollows wrote in his order that Hayatâs son, Hamid Hayat, would remain in detention âboth as a danger to the community and as a flight riskâ. Hamid Hayat has been indicted on a charge of providing material support to terrorists. His father faces charges that he lied to investigators about his sonâs activities. US Attorney McGregor Scott said he would appeal the bail order for Umer Hayat on or before October 11 and requested a stay of the order. Hollows wrote that he doubted Umer Hayat would be a much of flight risk as he faces a modest prison sentence if convicted of lying to investigators and because his son remains in custody. The judge added that his conditions âwill ensure that Umer is a very watched person while out on pretrial releaseâ. |
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