FROM THE ARCHIVE

American's trial in Peru wraps up

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JUNE 12, 2001

The defense team of former Massachusetts Institute of Technology student Lori Berenson wrapped up their closing arguments on Monday in Peru.

Berenson, accused of helping rebels make a failed attempt at overthrowing Congress, will be allowed to make a final statement before a verdict is handed down on June 20. She had been previously convicted by a secret military court but now faces a civilian judge.

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Berenson defense wraps up closing arguments (AP 6/11)

Relevant Links:
Lori Berenson Downloads, from the MIT Social Justice Cooperative - http://web.mit.edu/justice/www/download.html
Free Lori - http://www.freelori.org

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