Sentencing Today For New England Imam On Immigration Fraud Charges
BOSTON— A local imam who pleaded guilty to immigration fraud charges faces sentencing in federal court.
Muhammad Masood is the former spiritual leader of the Islamic Center of New England’s mosque in Sharon.
The arrest of Masood and another local imam in November 2006 prompted an outcry from local Muslims who accused the government of charging the men simply because they are Muslim.
Masood is a citizen of Pakistan and has lived in the United States for about 20 years. He admitted lying to immigration officials after he applied to become a permanent U.S. resident in 2002.
Federal prosecutors have agreed to recommend a sentence of three years probation, with no prison time, when Masood is sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court.
Masood’s guilty plea could lead to his deportation.
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newsflash - breaking the law can lead to deportation.
not necessarily being muslim.
just be glad being muslim isn’t a crime here like being christian is in your countries. if you were truly faithful to your teachings you would protect non-believers…not persecute
May 22nd, 2008 at 5:42 amthrow the book at him
May 22nd, 2008 at 7:09 amMasood is a piece of mo fo shit.
A local immam.
A local Islamic asshole.
May 22nd, 2008 at 10:43 amJail him then deport him.
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