The trial against Haila Al-Qassir, “the Al-Qaeda lady,” was Tuesday adjourned to allow the Prosecutor General prepare his response to the woman's denial of all charges against her. This was the fifth session in the case against the Saudi women who is accused of joining Al-Qaeda group. The session was attended by Haila's two brothers and her attorney. However at the request of the plaintiff the human rights representative and media reporters were barred from attending the session. Haila is charged with providing shelter to wanted individuals, recruiting individuals for Al-Qaeda, financing terrorism, possessing weapons and counterfeiting IDs for individuals who wanted to participate in fighting abroad. Next hearing in the case is set for Oct. 29. Haila, a university graduate, was quite eloquent and as a woman she could mingle with families and allegedly incite them against the state. She exploited the emotions of the relatives and kin of detained or killed terrorists for the benefit of Al-Qaeda. She collected large amounts and jewelry as donations, charges against her said. She was arrested on May 17, 2010.
