Cartoons protester found guilty

Yalmuk · Post by **Yalmuk** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 11:22 pm

Cartoons protester found guilty

A man who called for the killing of British troops has been found guilty of stirring up racial hatred at a rally.

Mizanur Rahman, of Palmers Green, north London, was arrested after a protest at the UK's Danish Embassy over cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad.

The cartoons had been published by newspapers in Denmark and other European countries.

The Old Bailey jury was unable to reach a verdict on a separate charge of soliciting murder.

Blood

Web designer Rahman, who had denied both charges, was remanded in custody while the prosecution decide on whether there would be a retrial over the murder charge.

Rahman, 23, was arrested after a 3 February London rally which was attended by some 300 Muslims.

The Old Bailey heard that he addressed the protest on the issue of UK troops in Iraq, saying: "We want to see their blood running in the streets of Baghdad."

Body bags

Mr Perry had told the jury that Rahman also called for more 9/11-style attacks.

"What he said was this: 'Oh Allah, we want to see another 9/11 in Iraq, another 9/11 in Denmark, another 9/11 in Spain, in France, all over Europe," Mr Perry said.

The prosecution said Rahman was also filmed calling for troops to be brought back to the UK in body bags.

He was also photographed holding placards which said: "Annihilate those who insult Islam."

'Speaker's Corner'

In his defence Rahman said he had no intention of anyone carrying out the actions he called for.

His counsel, John Burton, told members of the jury it was not enough for them to be "offended, shocked and distressed" by the comments.

"It is a matter of whether a serious crime has taken place," he added.

Mr Burton likened the defendant's comments to those heard at Speaker's Corner in London's Hyde Park.

The case was adjourned until Monday for the Crown to consider its position.

The jury had spent two days considering the charges.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/uk/6133516.stm

Published: 2006/11/09 17:47:59 GMT

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wewant2no2 · Post by **wewant2no2** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 11:27 pm

Wow, they spent 2 days determining the verdict....that's amazing!!

GOOD posting..

Take care..

weedbender · Post by **weedbender** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 1:56 pm

Hope its a message to the other poser wannabees who act all badass in pulblic. Its ashame we cant nail the net posers who talk like that but are just little punks.

Post by **ikaotiki** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:14 pm

weedbender wrote:Hope its a message to the other poser wannabees who act all badass in pulblic. Its ashame we cant nail the net posers who talk like that but are just little punks.

ill be glad when america cracks down on the inciting of racial and religious violence

wewant2no2 · Post by **wewant2no2** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 9:47 pm

ikaotiki wrote:
weedbender wrote:Hope its a message to the other poser wannabees who act all badass in pulblic. Its ashame we cant nail the net posers who talk like that but are just little punks.
ill be glad when america cracks down on the inciting of racial and religious violence

Could be what's called: "Racial-religious-violence-abuse" disguised as religious.

Take care..

TrueBluePatriot · Post by **TrueBluePatriot** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 11:19 pm

he was charged, but he was not found guilt of inciting murder - they are going to re-hear that portion of the case and try him again. he got away with th bigger portion. the other is a simple thing.

chrisdef · Post by **chrisdef** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 1:28 am

He shouldnt be charged with any sorta murder charge anyway. Did he murder someone??? Got any proof of anyone he talked too killing british soldiers??? i doubt it. And thats like saying all you guys on here saying kill muslims should be charged with murder or inciting murder or whatever. Yas are kidding right. Just kick his ass out back to where he came from if he doesnt wanna be there.

wewant2no2 · Post by **wewant2no2** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 11:19 pm

He was found guilty of holding his veiws and beliefs which differ in many countries. It is not, and never will be a crime in the lawbooks of the liberated and free countries to voice your views, and opinions.

BUT in his case....Some things are better left unsaid....

chrisdef · Post by **chrisdef** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 2:33 am

Ohh yeah i agree with ya on that. Like i said ide be happy for him to be deported coz if you dont wanna be there fuck off but i just thought murder charges where abit extreme.