North Texas Muslim Charity Cahrged with Aiding Terrorists

Muslim charity in North Texas indicted on terror-related charges

A federal indictment unsealed Tuesday charges a Muslim charity and seven men with conspiracy and dealing with terrorists.

The Richardson-based Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development was named in the 42-count indictment. Attorney General John Ashcroft and senior FBI officials planned a news conference later Tuesday in Washington to discuss details of the indictment.

The indictment alleges one count of conspiracy, 11 counts of providing support to a foreign terrorist organization, one count of conspiracy to deal in the property of a terrorist, 12 counts of dealing in the property of a specially designated terrorist.

The indictment also alleges money laundering, conspiracy to impede an investigation by the IRS and filing false tax returns.