Breaking News: Man who pleaded guilty to raising money for Tamil Tigers is sentenced

Family members of Prapaharan Thambithurai

The Toronto man who pleaded guilty to funding a Sri Lanken terrorist group, the Tamil Tigers, has been sentenced.  46 year-old Prapaharan Thambithurai will have to spend 6 months in jail. He is the first person convicted under Canada’s post 9/11 law prohibiting the raising of funds for terrorist groups.

Our Jessica Hyatt was at the Hearing and will provide more details on the 12pm newscast on Evolution 107.9 FM. You can listen live on the radio or at http://www.evolution1079.com.

Listen: Hyatt Terroism Aid Sentencing (Runs 0:39)

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