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Published on July 13, 2012
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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:
Most common charges and convictions:
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
