The long Test of Faith of Omar Askia Ali

• Published in: Muslim journal Vol. 42; no. 16
• Main Author: Muhammad, Michael Z
• Format: Newspaper Article
• Language: English
• Published: Chicago, Ill Muslim Journal 06.01.2017
• Subjects: Ali, Omar Askia (Edward Sistrunk); Criminal justice; False arrests & convictions; Juries; Murders & murder attempts; Racism; Robbery; Trials

According to Mark Schafer, who acted as Mr. Ali's private investigator, there was a serious conflict between the arresting officer and Mr. Ali. [...]during a federal hearing in 1990 his conviction was over turned based on constitutional and procedural issues. The attitude in the DA office was w...