Why the Texas hostage-taker was demanding the release of convicted terrorist Aafia Siddiqui
During an 11-hour standoff at a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, the British gunman repeatedly demanded the release of Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani woman who was convicted of attempting to kill American troops in Afghanistan. NBC News’ Ken Dilanian explains who Siddiqui is and why the hostage-taker was demanding her release from prison.
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Why the Texas hostage-taker was demanding the release of convicted terrorist Aafia Siddiqui
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