US NewsTurkey Lobbying Case Reveals Avenue to FISA Spying AbuseSavePrintThe Department of Justice in Washington on Sept. 22, 2017. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch TimesPetr Svabreporter7/24/2019|Updated: 9/24/2019News AnalysisOn July 23, Bijan Rafiekian was convicted of acting as an unregistered agent of Turkey. The courtroom was half-empty. No cameras waited outside.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentPetr SvabreporterPetr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement. Author’s Selected ArticlesMamdani NYC Housing Plan Has Insiders Curious, SkepticalFeb 02, 2026Shen Yun Targeted With Fake Bomb and Impersonator ThreatsJan 23, 2026Why People Feel the Economy Is Bad, When Data Show ImprovementJan 19, 2026Constraining Mega-Landlords Would Help Some Buyers, Won’t Solve Housing Woes: Industry InsidersJan 14, 2026Related TopicsFISAMichael FlynnSidney PowellFARABijan Rafiekian