Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Rana, who was sentenced to 14 years in jail for providing material support to Pakistan-based LeT and for backing a plot to attack a Danish newspaper, would appeal against his conviction, his attorneys said on Friday.
“I am sure he is pleased that the judge decided not to include the terrorism enhancement. We would appeal the conviction, certainly and we would discuss this with Mr Rana,” Peter Blegan, attorney for Rana told reporters after a Chicago court on Thursday sentenced Rana, 52, for 14 years in jail followed by five years of supervised release.
“The next step is to appeal. That is to challenge the conviction on evidentiary grounds whether there were errors during the trial,” Mr Blegan told mediapersons, adding he has 14 days to file the appeal.
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U.S. to pursue case against 26/11 accused
Chicago, Jan. 18: The US on Friday said it would continue its hunt for dreaded terrorist Illyas Kashmiri, LeT handler Sajid Mir and four others involved in the Mumbai attacks that killed 166 people, including six Americans.
The six are named in the indictment in the case in a Chicago court which is hearing charges against Tahawwur Rana and David Headley.
Rana was on Thursday sentenced to 14 years in jail for providing material support to Pakistan-based LeT and for backing a “dastardly” plot to attack a Danish newspaper.
He was also sentenced to five years of supervision by authorities after his release. — PTI