Terrorism suspect wants separate trial

In a terrorism case against two Georgians, one of the men’s lawyers wants a separate trial. Former Georgia Tech student Syed Ahmed and Ehsanul Sadequee of Atlanta are accused of helping terrorists plan an attack on American targets, as well as undergoing terrorist training. Ahmed’s lawyer wants the government to try the men separately, but has asked permission for the men and their lawyers to meet jointly to discuss common defense interests. Ahmed’s lawyer says evidence introduced during a joint trial could put his client at risk of prejudice.

Presidential hopeful Giuliani visits Georgia

Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani campaigned in Georgia today. He told students and supporters at Atlanta’s Oglethorpe University that Republicans are the best equipped to combat terrorism.

Giuliani also addressed illegal immigration. He said he favors building a fence along the border and exiling illegal immigrants who commit crimes. But he also advocated a path to citizenship for productive workers already in the country. Georgia has one of the nation's fastest growing populations of illegal immigrants.