The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today welcomed a federal jury’s decision to convict a man on gun possession charges in connection with the crash that tragically claimed the lives of five young Somali women in Minneapolis a year ago.
“We welcome the jury’s decision to convict in this tragic case,” said Jaylani Hussein, CAIR-MN’s executive director. “The loss of these five young women has left a deep wound in our community, and while no verdict can bring them back, this is a significant moment in the pursuit of justice.”
CAIR-MN continues to stand in solidarity with the victims’ families and calls for ongoing efforts to promote community safety and accountability.
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SEE: Federal Jury Finds Man Guilty of Gun Weapon Possession Charges in Crash That Killed 5
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: Osman Ahmed, CAIR-MN Director of Advocacy, 612-459-0334, [email protected]
Jaylani Hussein, CAIR-MN Executive Director, 612-406-0070, [email protected]