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Al-Amin Pleads "Not Guilty!"
During his Arraignment on January 19, 2001 Imam Jamil Al-Amin pleaded "Not Guilty." Following is his complete statement of innocence: In the Name of ALLAH, the Beneficient, the Merciful Praise be to ALLAH, The Cherisher and Sustainer of the Worlds; Most Gracious, Most Merciful; Master of the Day of Judgement. Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek. Show us the straight way, the way of those on whom Thou has bestowed Thy Grace, those whose (portion) Is not warth, and who go not astray. (1:1-5Q) Peace be upon those who do good. My name is Imam Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, the former H. Rap Brown. I am a devoted servant of ALLAH, and an unwavering devotee to his cause. For more that 30 years, I have been tormented and persecuted by my enemies for reasons of race and belief. I ... seek truth over a lie; I seek justice over injustice; I seek righteousness over the rewards of evil doers, and I love ALLAH more than I love the state. Their intention is To extinguish ALLAH'S Light (By blowing) with their mouths; But ALLAH will complete (The revelation of) His Light Even though the Unvelievers May detest (it). (Qu'ran: LXI:8) On March 16, 2000, Fulton County Sheriff Deputy Ricky Kinchen was killed and Sheriff Aldranon English was shot and injuried in the neighborhood where I have lived, worked, and prayed. Indeed, this tragedy occurred across the street from the Mosque I founded. I have been accused by the State of Georgia of having committeed these crimes. Let me declare before the FAMILIES of these men, before the STATE, and ANYONE who would care to know the truth, that I am INNOCENT of the 13 charges that have been brought aganist me. Let me also declare that I am joined at the heart with his widow and her children at the loss of a husband and father. I drink from the same bitter cup of sorrow as the siblings at the loss of a beloved brother. I am powerless to do anything to ease your pain and suffering except pray that ALLAH comforts you in your hour of need and grant you peace for the remainder of you days. I have been maliciously maligned, scandalized and vilified in the press by the police establishment before the court of world opinion even before I was charged with any crime. They have sought to marginalize my humanity and humiliate my family. They have done their level best to reduce me to a one-dimensional monster that is a composite of a Black Panter with a negative connotation, a cop killer, and the fictional character of the Godfather. I am no monster. I am a human being created by ALLAH and am an instrument of his purpose. I am entitled to every right and every consideration as every other human being including fairness, a fair trial, and the presumption of innocence. Fulton County District Attorney, Paul Howard, as a representative of the state, has asked for my death. Mr. Howard can have my death based on the power of the state, but not on the basis of justice. He can only have my death because my life belongs to ALLAH and He alone in life and in death will deliver me from my tormentors and persecutors. I will pray for those who despitefully abuse me because of power, prestige, or blind ambition, for they must face the ultimate bar of justice and face the judge of judges and answer the question, "By what right and whose permission did you ask for death of this human being, and my devoted servant?" IMAM JAMIL ABDULLAH AL-AMIN Note: This statement is to be disseminated far and wide to those who wish to know.
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