Anser Farooq

Anser Farooq is a Canadian defence attorney based in Mississauga, Ontario, who gained notability defending suspects during the 2006 Ontario terrorism plot.

Notable Clients

Farooq represented two members[1] of the 2006 Ontario terrorism plot: Ibrahim Aboud, and Qayyum Jamal. Aboud and Jamal had their charges stayed in April 2008.[2][3]

In 2007, he represented Ayad Mejid, a Muslim preacher who was suspected of using child pornography.[4] In 2010, charges were dismissed after a judge found that Mejid's rights were violated when he was forced to turn over his computer to investigators.[5] In April 2011, Majid filed a lawsuit for $10,000,000.00 against the government, where he was again represented by Farooq.[6]

Farooq was also counsel for Khurram Sher, who was alleged to have participated in an Ottawa terrorism plot.[1] Sher had auditioned for Canadian Idol.[7] On October 13, 2010, Sher was released on bail.[8][9] Sher was represented by Michael Edelson at trial, where he was acquitted.[10]

Farooq was counsel for Mohamed Hersi, who was arrested on March 31, 2011 at Toronto Pearson International Airport and was alleged to have attempted to join Al-Shabaab.[11] After a two-day hearing Hersi was released on bail April 29, 2011.[12][13][14][15] Hersi changed counsel and was represented by Paul Salansky at trial. He was convicted of the charges and sentenced to 10 years in prison.[16]

Farooq also sued the CBSA for defamation on behalf of his client, Mr. Noori, and demanded that the Canada-wide arrest warrant issued pursuant to the IRPA be rescinded. CBSA placed Mr. Noori on the wanted list for crimes against humanity and war crime - however, following the claim the CBSA removed Mr. Noori from their web site. [17]

Farooq also was counsel for Jahanzeb Malik, who Canada deported to Pakistan while accusing Malik of plotting mayhem in the heart of Toronto. Farooq called the plan to deport "absurd".[18]

Farooq also represented Mohammed El Shaer of Windsor who travelled to Middle East and was arrested on a terrorism peace bond. [19] He also represented Mr. Abdul, who entered into a peace bond following allegations of participation on terrorist group.[20]

References
  1. Dubinksi, Kate. "Khurram Sher makes court appearance". The London Free Press. Canadian Press. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
  2. Teotonio, Isabel (2008-04-15). "Charges have been stayed against four adults accused of belonging to a home-grown terror cell, three of whom were required to sign peace-bonds in a Brampton court this morning". The Toronto Star. ISSN 0319-0781. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
  3. Teotonio, Isabel (16 April 2008). "So-called terror zealot vindicated". The Star. Toronto. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  4. Shephard, Michelle (31 March 2009). "Is Ayad Mejid a terrorist, a pedophile or a victim?". Toronto Star.
  5. Colin Freeze (2012-08-23). "Judge spikes child-porn case against Muslim preacher targeted by CSIS". Toronto: The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2013-03-20.
  6. "Brampton man sues government alleging CSIS harassed him | Toronto Star". Thestar.com. 2011-05-27. Retrieved 2013-03-20.
  7. "Khurram Sher: A high-achieving, joking doctor". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
  8. Canada (2010-10-14). "Terror suspect out on bail". Toronto: The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2013-03-20.
  9. "Doctor arrested in terror plot gets bail under strict conditions | Toronto Star". Thestar.com. 2010-10-13. Retrieved 2013-03-20.
  10. "Former London, Ont., pathologist found not guilty in terror trial". CBC News. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
  11. "U of T graduate's arrest on terror charges alarms Toronto Somalis | Toronto Star". Thestar.com. 2011-03-31. Retrieved 2013-03-20.
  12. "Terror suspect Mohamed Hersi released on bail | Posted Toronto | National Post". News.nationalpost.com. 2011-04-29. Retrieved 2013-03-20.
  14. "Terror suspect granted bail in Brampton | CTV Toronto News". Toronto.ctv.ca. 2011-04-29. Retrieved 2013-03-20.
  15. "Bail for Toronto man arrested on terrorism charges | Toronto Star". Thestar.com. 2011-04-29. Retrieved 2013-03-20.
  16. "Mohamed Hersi sentenced to 10 years for attempting to join al-Shabab". CBC News. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
  17. "YouTube". YouTube.
  18. "Move to Deport Jahanzeb Malik is 'absurd', lawyer says". CBC News. The Canadian Press. March 12, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  19. Bell, Stewart (17 June 2016). "Windsor man who made repeated mysterious journeys to Middle East arrested on terrorism peace bond". National Post.
  20. Bell, Stewart (July 15, 2016). "Toronto man arrested on suspicion he'd travel and engage in terrorism agrees to no contact with ISIL". National Post.
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