A New York woman was charged after sending thousands of dollars to try to help the Palestine Islamic Jihad (PIJ) carry out attacks against Israel, the Justice Department said. Catherine Beth Washburn faces charges related to providing material support for terror. Federal prosecutors said Washburn was a leader of the Direct Action Movement for Palestinian.
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A New York woman was charged after sending thousands of dollars to try to help the Palestine Islamic Jihad (PIJ) carry out attacks against Israel, the Justice Department said. Catherine Beth Washburn faces charges related to providing material support for terror. Federal prosecutors said Washburn was a leader of the Direct Action Movement for Palestinian.
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