Afghan charged in deadly bombing at Kabul airport gave false confession, his attorney tells jurors
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This courtroom sketch depicts Justice Department prosecutor John Gibbs speaking as defense attorneys Lauren Rosen, Geremy Kamens, from center middle seated, defendant Mohammad Sharifullah, and an interpreter, listen along with Judge Anthony John Trenga during the opening day of the trial for Sharifullah in federal court in Alexandria, Va., Monday, April 20, 2026. (Dana Verkouteren via AP)This courtroom sketch depicts government witness Bruce Hoffman testifying as defendant Mohammad Sharifullah, seated left, listens during the opening day of the trial for Sharifullah in federal court in Alexandria, Va., Monday, April 20, 2026. (Dana Verkouteren via AP)This courtroom sketch depicts defense attorney Geremy Kamens speaking as Judge Anthony J. Trenga listens during the opening day of the trial for alleged Islamic State militant Mohammad Sharifullah in federal court in Alexandria, Va., Monday, April 20, 2026. (Dana Verkouteren via AP)
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This courtroom sketch depicts Justice Department prosecutor John Gibbs speaking as defense attorneys Lauren Rosen, Geremy Kamens, from center middle seated, defendant Mohammad Sharifullah, and an interpreter, listen along with Judge Anthony John Trenga during the opening day of the trial for Sharifullah in federal court in Alexandria, Va., Monday, April 20, 2026. (Dana Verkouteren via AP)