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Queens imam accused of lying to FBI is freed
Imam Ahmad Afzali released on bail
The Queens imam charged with lying to federal authorities investigating an alleged terror conspiracy was released Thursday after his family posted a $1.5-million bail.
Standing next to his wife, Fatimah, in front of their three-story brick house in Flushing, Ahmad Wais Afzali, 37, said he was "grateful" to be home and he was looking forward to a hot shower and a hot meal.
"I've been...
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