Originally Posted by mAd_ScIeNtIsT

Interestingly, she hasn't been indicted for terrorism. The entire legal case against her is for allegedly trying to shoot american soldiers during her interrogation.

No terrorism charges in Aafia's indictment | Pakistan | News | Newspaper | Daily | English | Online

According to the indictment, Siddiqui faces one count of attempting to kill US nationals abroad; one count of attempting to kill US officers and employees; one count of armed assault of US officers and employees; one count of using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence; and three counts of assault of US officers and employees.

"If convicted, Siddiqui faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison on each of the attempted murder and armed assault charges; life in prison on the firearm charge; and eight years in prison on each of the remaining assault charges," it said.