Terrorist socks

Case May Test How Courts Handle Terror Suspects

Fahad Hashmi's case is coming under scrutiny at a time when a new administration will begin taking a hard look at how the U.S. deals with terrorism suspects. Hashmi hasn't been accused of violence; the question is whether his ties to Islamic fundamentalist groups amount to terrorism.

Prosecutors said storing that suitcase was tantamount to providing material support for a terrorist organization, said Hashmi's lawyer, Sean Maher.

The contents of the suitcase? Rain ponchos, waterproof socks.