Anser Farooq Explained

Anser Farooq is a Canadian defence attorney based in Mississauga, Ontario, who gained notability defending suspects during the 2006 Ontario terrorism plot.

Notable Clients

Farooq represented two members[1] of the 2006 Ontario terrorism plot: Ibrahim Aboud, and Qayyum Jamal. Aboud and Jamal had their charges stayed in April 2008.[2] [3]

In 2007, he represented Ayad Mejid, a Muslim preacher who was suspected of using child pornography.[4] In 2010, charges were dismissed after a judge found that Mejid's rights were violated when he was forced to turn over his computer to investigators.[5] In April 2011, Majid filed a lawsuit for $10,000,000.00 against the government, where he was again represented by Farooq.[6]

Farooq was also counsel for Khurram Sher, who was alleged to have participated in an Ottawa terrorism plot. Sher had auditioned for Canadian Idol.[7] On October 13, 2010, Sher was released on bail.[8] [9] Sher was represented by Michael Edelson at trial, where he was acquitted.[10]

Farooq was counsel for Mohamed Hersi, who was arrested on March 31, 2011 at Toronto Pearson International Airport and was alleged to have attempted to join Al-Shabaab.[11] After a two-day hearing Hersi was released on bail April 29, 2011.[12] [13] [14] [15] Hersi changed counsel and was represented by Paul Salansky at trial. He was convicted of the charges and sentenced to 10 years in prison.[16]

Farooq also sued the CBSA for defamation on behalf of his client, Mr. Noori, and demanded that the Canada-wide arrest warrant issued pursuant to the IRPA be rescinded. CBSA placed Mr. Noori on the wanted list for crimes against humanity and war crime - however, following the claim the CBSA removed Mr. Noori from their web site. [17]

Farooq also was counsel for Jahanzeb Malik, who Canada deported to Pakistan while accusing Malik of plotting mayhem in the heart of Toronto. Farooq called the plan to deport "absurd".[18]

Farooq also represented Mohammed El Shaer of Windsor who travelled to Middle East and was arrested on a terrorism peace bond. [19] He also represented Mr. Abdul, who entered into a peace bond following allegations of participation on terrorist group.[20]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Khurram Sher makes court appearance. Dubinksi. Kate. The London Free Press. Canadian Press. 2016-03-27.
  2. News: Charges have been stayed against four adults accused of belonging to a home-grown terror cell, three of whom were required to sign peace-bonds in a Brampton court this morning.. Teotonio. Isabel. 2008-04-15. The Toronto Star. 0319-0781. 2016-03-27.
  3. News: So-called terror zealot vindicated. Toronto . The Star. 16 April 2008. 8 January 2015. Teotonio. Isabel.
  4. News: Is Ayad Mejid a terrorist, a pedophile or a victim?. Michelle. Shephard. 31 March 2009. Toronto Star.
  5. News: Colin Freeze . Judge spikes child-porn case against Muslim preacher targeted by CSIS . The Globe and Mail . 2012-08-23. 2013-03-20 . Toronto.
  6. News: Brampton man sues government alleging CSIS harassed him | Toronto Star . Thestar.com . 2011-05-27 . 2013-03-20.
  7. News: Khurram Sher: A high-achieving, joking doctor. The Globe and Mail. 2016-03-27.
  8. News: Canada . Terror suspect out on bail . The Globe and Mail . 2010-10-14 . 2013-03-20 . Toronto.
  9. News: Doctor arrested in terror plot gets bail under strict conditions | Toronto Star . Thestar.com . 2010-10-13 . 2013-03-20.
  10. Web site: Former London, Ont., pathologist found not guilty in terror trial. CBC News. 2016-03-27.
  11. News: U of T graduate's arrest on terror charges alarms Toronto Somalis | Toronto Star . Thestar.com . 2011-03-31 . 2013-03-20.
  12. Web site: Terror suspect Mohamed Hersi released on bail | Posted Toronto | National Post . News.nationalpost.com . 2011-04-29 . 2013-03-20.
  13. https://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5hAJsfV5uBIeMQagtLN3UMymS0NRg?docId=6707630
  14. Web site: Terror suspect granted bail in Brampton | CTV Toronto News . Toronto.ctv.ca . 2011-04-29 . 2013-03-20.
  15. News: Bail for Toronto man arrested on terrorism charges | Toronto Star . Thestar.com . 2011-04-29 . 2013-03-20.
  16. Web site: Mohamed Hersi sentenced to 10 years for attempting to join al-Shabab. CBC News. 2016-03-27.
  17. Web site: YouTube . .
  18. Web site: Move to Deport Jahanzeb Malik is 'absurd', lawyer says . March 12, 2015 . The Canadian Press . CBC News . September 24, 2023.
  19. News: Windsor man who made repeated mysterious journeys to Middle East arrested on terrorism peace bond. National Post . 17 June 2016 . Bell . Stewart .
  20. News: Toronto man arrested on suspicion he'd travel and engage in terrorism agrees to no contact with ISIL. National Post . July 15, 2016 . Bell . Stewart .

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