1.  Define to following words as used in the article:
convict (1), deliberations, verdict, counts (2)
acquitted (3)

2.  Who is Sami Al-Arian?  For what reason was he on trial in Florida?  What was the outcome of Mr. Al-Arian's trial?

3.  What verdicts did Mr. Al-Arian's three co-defendants receive?

4.  For what reason did two jury members say the men were acquitted?

5.  Who is Stephen Flatow?  What does he believe will be an outcome of the acquittals?

6.  Why is it believed that the prosecution had little incriminating evidence against Mr. Al-Arian after the 1994/95 tapes where he could be heard negotiating with Jihad leaders?

7.  Why does retired immigration agent William West think that the Justice Dept. waited until 2003 to seek an indictment?

8.  What does former federal terrorism prosecutor Andrew McCarthy blame for the delay in prosecuting Mr. Al-Arian?  What lesson does he believe we learn from this case?

9.  Do you think Mr. Al-Arian is guilty of aiding terrorists?  Explain your answer.