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Thursday, February 10, 2005


Hakeem Olajuwon may have to change his nickname from "Hakeem the dream" to "Hakeem the supporter of terrorism both at home and abroad." Doesn't have quite the same ring to it.
Houston basketball legend Hakeem Olajuwon's mosque donated tens of thousands of dollars to Islamic organizations that the Treasury Department said later funneled money to Osama bin Laden and other terrorists.

The former Houston Rockets star and his accountant said Wednesday that the donations were given with no knowledge of any alleged links to terrorism. Federal officials said they are not investigating the former star.
I don't think anyone thinks he has any connections with terrorism, nor is he being accused of willingly supporting terrorists groups. But it's an interesting testimonial about how many times money changes hands, even when it's donated to a "charitable" organization.

They diverted a commercial flight because Cat Stevens had some donations linked with Hammas. Wonder if Hakeem will get the same treatment?



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