7-13-2012
By Patrick HanleyLaw and Security
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Federal court convictions of individuals charged with terrorism offenses since 9/11: 494*
Number of district courts where terrorism-related convictions have been secured: 60
Number of states where terrorism-related convictions have been secured: 37**
Courts with most convictions:
- Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn, Long Island) 49
- Eastern District of Michigan (Detroit) 45
- Southern District of New York (Manhattan, White Plains) 44
- Eastern District of Virginia (Alexandria, Richmond) 35
- Southern District of Florida (Miami, Ft. Lauderdale) 28
Most common charges and convictions:
- Terrorism: Providing material support or resources to designated foreign terrorist organizations. Charged: 140 Convicted: 108
- Conspiracy: Conspiracy to commit offense or to defraud United States. Charged: 132 Convicted: 86
- Racketeering: Laundering of monetary instruments (including subsections). Charged: 82 Convicted: 38
- Fraud and false statements: Statements or entries generally. Charged: 79 Convicted: 53
- Terrorism: Providing material support to terrorists Charged: 71 Convicted: 68
Total number of terrorism-related charges available in federal court: 133
Total number of charges available under the Military Commissions Act: 30
Percentage of cases where subject was captured abroad: 14% (67 cases)
*Number is updated through December 31, 2011
**Number includes District of Columbia