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- Birth name: Adam Pearlman
- Also known as: Azzam al-Amriki (Azzam the American)
- Born: September 1, 1978
- Birthplace: Oregon
- Raised in southern California
- Was homeschooled
- Played Little League baseball
- Converted to Islam
- First American indicted for treason since 1952FOX News: American Al Qaeda Member to Be Indicted for Treason
- Currently believed to be in Pakistan
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American-born Adam Gadahn converted to Islam in 1995 and is the first American in over half a century to be charged with treason. He is a senior operative, cultural interpreter, spokesman and media advisor for Al Qaeda.
On June 15, 2009, al Qaeda released a recording in which Gadahn reveals that he is of Jewish ancestry and that he has relatives living in Israel. On the tape, Gadahn calls on Palestinians to continue fighting against Israel, which he refers to as a "usurper entity."http://www.salon.com/wires/ap/world/2009/06/15/D98RG6881_ml_al_qaida_american/index.html
Key Dates
- September 1, 1978: Born
- 1993: Formed the one-man band AphasiaThe New Yorker: Azzam the American
- 1995: Moved in with his grandparents
- 1995: Converted to Islam
- 2003: Asked to participate in a suicide attack
- 2004-2006: Member of Al Qaeda
- May 26, 2004: Reported that Gadahn was one of seven Al Qaeda members planning terrorist attacks in 2004
- October, 2004: Video released of Azzam the American threatening the United States
- July 7, 2006: Video of unmasked Gadahn was released
- September 2, 2006: A video lecture featuring Gadahn was released
- October 11, 2006: Added to Bureau of Diplomatic Security Rewards for Justice list of wanted terrorists
- January 6, 2008: Last known video of Gadahn was released
- October 4, 2008: Two videos of Gadahn was released. The up to date subjects demonstrate that he is alive.CNN: 'Azzam the American' releases video focusing on Pakistan (October 4, 2008)
Death Rumors
In February of 2008, rumors began circulating that Gadahn had died from a missile attack, that also killed Abu Laith al-Libi.The International News: American al-Qaeda leader also killed? On March 2 an Al Qaeda member claimed Gadahn was still alive.The Jawa Report: Al Qaeda Claims Traitor Adam Gadahn is Alive The Counterterroism Blog stated on May 18 that they believed Gadahn was dead.Counterterroism Blog: Where's the Beef? Mystery Grows Surrounding Whereabouts of Adam Gadahn News reports released on June 2 stated the U.S. was increasing their efforts to locate Gadahn.ABC News: The Hunt for American al Qaeda The FBI has not received any evidence that verifies that Gadahn is dead.Associated Press: FBI boosts efforts to find Calif. al-Qaida suspect-
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Adam Gadahn News
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- FOX News: American-Born Al Qaeda Spokesman Lashes Out at U.S. in New Tape (January 6, 2008)
- "Now we direct an urgent call to our militant brothers in Muslim Palestine and the Arab peninsula ... to be ready to receive the Crusader slayer Bush in his visit to Muslim Palestine and the Arab peninsula in the beginning of January and to receive him not with flowers or clapping but with bombs and booby-trapped vehicles," Gadahn said in Arabic, though he spoke mostly in English during the video. Bush is scheduled to arrive in Israel on Wednesday for a weeklong regional trip that will also bring him to the West Bank, Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
- New York Times: Adam Gadahn Articles
- FOX News: Al Qaeda Announces Upcoming New Video by American-Born Spokesman (January 3, 2008)
- Associated Press: New Video Due From American Qaida Member (January 3, 2008)
- Washington Post: U.S. Supporter of Al-Qaeda Is Indicted on Treason Charge (October 12, 2006)
- US Department of State: Rewards for Justice Announces Reward (October 11, 2006)
- MSNBC: Al-Qaida’s al-Zawahri, American issue video (September 2, 2006)
- Washington Post: Muslim Teen Made Conversion to Fury (December 2, 2004)
- FOX News: Officials Believe 'Azzam' Is Gadahn (October 29, 2004)
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