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New York man convicted of 'spying for Hezbollah'

Prosecutors said Ali Kourani received advanced combat training by the Lebanese militant group - and even staked out terror targets in the US

May 17, 2019 14:09
Prosecutors say Ali Kourani, right, was recruited by Hezbollah in 2008
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A New York man has been convicted for providing support to Hezbollah by helping the terror group prepare attacks in the city.

Ali Kourani, 34, could face life behind bars after a Manhattan federal court jury found him guilty after a week-long trial, the New York Post reports.

He will be sentenced on September 27.

Lawyer Geoffrey S Berman said Kourani staked out potential targets in New York City, including John F Kennedy Airport, a Secret Service facility and an FBI building.