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Jose Padilla Gets 17 Years in Prison

Jose Padilla once was accused of plotting with al-Qaeda to blow up a radioactive "dirty bomb" in the US. But his three-month-long trial for terrorism conspiracy never mentioned those charges. Today in Miami, he was sentenced to 17 years and four months, about half what the government requested.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Jose Padilla once was accused of plotting with al-Qaeda to blow up a radioactive "dirty bomb" in the US. But his three-month-long trial for terrorism conspiracy never mentioned those charges. Today in Miami, he was sentenced to 17 years and four months, about half what the government requested. Jay Weaver covers federal courts for the Miami Herald.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Jay Weaver

    Federal Courts Reporter, Miami Herald

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