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Accused extremist recruiter Awso Peshdary pleads guilty to terrorism-related charges

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Peshdary was arrested in 2015 based on allegations he recruited and financed homegrown terrorists before helping them travel to Syria to join ISIL

Awso Peshdary was sentenced to 14 years, but is being credited with time served. He is expected to serve 21 months in jail followed by three years of probation with conditions.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary Herald, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter.

“I know that I have betrayed my family’s expectation of me to become a positive, contributing member of society.” Crown lawyer Roderick Sonley said he felt the sentence was appropriate given the activity Peshdary was involved in.Article content

 

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