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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2026 · 1H 50M

406: Tom Ropel – American Al Qaeda Member, Adam Gadahn Indicted for Treason

from FBI Case File Review · host Jerri Williams

Retired agent Tom Ropel reviews his fugitive investigation of Adam Gadahn, who was indicted in October 2004 for treason and was the first American indicted for treason since the 1950s. California-born Gadahn, who moved to Pakistan to join Al Qaeda, was also charged with providing aid and comfort and material support to the terrorist organization for making propaganda videos supporting Al Qaeda. He threatened attacks on major U.S. cities, called 9/11 payback for American crimes, and encouraged Muslims in the West to kill Americans. Dr. Thomas Ropel, Ph.D., served in the FBI for 21 years.  Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/406-tom-ropel-american-al-qaeda-member-adam-gadahn-indicted-for-treason/ Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here. http://eepurl.com/dzCCmL    Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JerriWilliams   Follow me on Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/jerriwilliams1/   Check out my FBI books, non-fiction and crime fiction, available as audiobooks, ebooks and paperbacks wherever books are sold. https://jerriwilliams.com/books/

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