Event Brief
Cousin of Bashar al-Assad Convicted in Arms Deal
Filed: Apr 02, 2026 at 6:07 AM ET
Summary: Antoine Kassis was found guilty of conspiracy to support a terrorist group in an arms for drugs deal.
WHO: Antoine Kassis
WHAT: Convicted of conspiracy to support a terrorist group
WHEN: Apr 02, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
WHERE: Colombia
WHY: Attempting to sell weapons from the fallen regime to a Colombian militia.
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