The defense attorney has three main arguments. First, that the charity in question is not a terrorist organization, so antiterrorism statutes do not apply. Second, that the money was going to support religious education, which is not what is traditionally considered "material support" for terrorism. And third, the money was earmarked for a cousin of the couriers, and noncommercial payments to family members have been held to not be covered under bans of transfers. The judge overseeing the case seems sympathetic, and you need to decide whether to suggest that the U.S. attorney dismiss this case and re-file with easier-to-prove charges about the handling of money. What do you advise?

The judge is telegraphing the weakness in the government's case; better to cut your losses and try later with charges that are easier to prove.

The antiterrorism statutes are broad for a reason, and you believe the government will prevail in the end. Better to stay the course.