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 ArticlesShe Went Through Hell, but It Didn’t Break HerSep 03, 2025Experts Warn US of CCP Duplicity as Trade Talks ContinueSep 01, 202526 Years of Persecution: Surviving, Escaping, and Remembering CCP’s Attacks on Falun GongJul 20, 2025Religion Isn’t a Crime, Shen Yun’s Lawyers Say in Motion to Dismiss LawsuitJul 08, 2025Related TopicsFISAMichael FlynnSidney PowellFARABijan Rafiekian