Somali Woman at New Jail, Wearing Head Scarf
A Minnesota Somali woman awaiting sentencing on federal terror charges has been moved to a new jail, and is being allowed to wear her head scarf at times.
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Convicted Muslim Protests Ban on Headscarf at Sherburne Co. Jail
A Muslim woman convicted of conspiring to funnel money to terrorists in Somalia is protesting a ban on headwear at the Sherburne County Jail where she's an inmate. Amina Farah Ali says her religion, Islam, requires her to wear a head covering, or hijab, in public.
Defendant in Terror Trial Claims Mistreatment in Sherburne Jail
A Minnesota woman who has refused to stand for her trial on terror charges now says she was mistreated in jail. Amina Ali says her veil and clothing were forcibly removed after she refused to disrobe in the Sherburne County Jail.
Girlfriend Of Fallen Auto Mogul To Remain Jailed
The girlfriend of convicted auto mogul Dennis Hecker has waived her detention hearing and will remain behind bars. Christi Rowan will stay in the Sherburne County jailed until she's sentenced next week. Rowan's detention hearing was scheduled Wednesday in federal court.