Hearing on The Threat of Muslim-American Radicalization in U.S. Prisons

311 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 | Jun 15, 2011 9:30am

On Wednesday, June 15, 2011, the Committee on Homeland Security will hold a hearing entitled “The Threat of Muslim-American Radicalization in U.S. Prisons.”  The Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m. in 311 Cannon House Office Building.

Click here for a PDF of the official hearing record, including a full transcript. 

Opening Statements

Rep. Peter King, Chairman

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Witnesses

Mr. Patrick T. Dunleavy
Deputy Inspector General (Ret.)
Criminal Intelligence Unit
New York State Department of Correctional Services
[full text of testimony]
[truth of testimony]

Mr. Kevin Smith
Former Assistant United States Attorney
Central District of California
[full text of testimony]
[truth of testimony]

Mr. Michael P. Downing
Commanding Officer
Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations Bureau
Los Angeles Police Department
[full text of testimony]

Professor Bert Useem
Department Head and Professor
Sociology Department
Purdue University
[full text of testimony]
[truth of testimony]