Anjem Choudary Sentenced to Life for Terrorism

Anjem Choudary, the notorious Islamist preacher, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 28 years for directing a terrorist propaganda operation over the last decade. Choudary, who helped found al-Muhajiroun (ALM) in 1996, has been linked to numerous terrorist plots and infamous terrorists. He celebrated the 9/11 attacks and took over leadership of ALM after Omar Bakri Muhammad fled to Lebanon. Following his release from a previous jail sentence in July 2021, Choudary attempted to rebuild ALM, delivering lectures and recruiting young followers online. Undercover operations by police in the UK, US, and Canada were instrumental in his conviction. Choudary was arrested again in July 2022 and convicted at Woolwich Crown Court for his continued terrorist activities.