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Judge Releases Georgetown Researcher Detained Over Hamas Ties

5/14/2025

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A federal judge in Virginia has ordered the release of Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown University researcher detained for alleged ties to Hamas. Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles found the government's evidence insufficient, while Suri argued his detention stemmed from his opinions on the Gaza conflict. Previously, he was held in Texas, raising concerns about free expression.

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A federal judge in Virginia has ordered the release of Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown University researcher detained for alleged ties to Hamas. Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles found the government's evidence insufficient, while Suri argued his detention stemmed from his opinions on the Gaza conflict. Previously, he was held in Texas, raising concerns about free expression.