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Controversial Lawyer Defending Al Qaeda Terrorists Named to Top Role by Socialist NYC Mayor-elect
Socialist New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced that he is appointing controversial lawyer Ramzi Kassem, who defended al Qaeda terrorist Ahmed al-Darbi in court, as the city's top advocate.
New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has appointed Ramzi Kassem, a lawyer who defended al Qaeda terrorist Ahmed al-Darbi in court, as the city's top attorney, citing Kassem's ability to be a 'powerful advocate'. The appointment of Kassem has sparked controversy due to his past representation of a high-profile terrorist. Details about the terms of Kassem's new role and how he will handle sensitive cases are unclear.
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