A Palestinian nationalist who has fought for the liberation both in Palestine and here in the US.  Jurors acquitted Ashqar of racketeering conspiracy, but was still sentenced to 11 years and 3 months in prison for refusing to testify before a grand jury that was investigating money-laundering and non-profits funding “terrorist” organizations.  These charges are broad sweeping and are the same types of charges being brought against Dr. Dhafir.  He was released on June 13, 2017.

Arrested on August 24, 2012 for a bank robbery committed days prior and charged with this as well as participation in a revolutionary organization.

Alberto is one of the Genoa 10 who was released in February 2015, after serving two and a half years in prison.