Abu Qatada was convicted in absentia of terror-related charges in Jordan . British official says Jordan will quash that conviction and retry him . The U.S. State Department has said it is "gravely concerned" about the case. He has said deportation would put him at risk of torture and lengthy pretrial detention .
Abu Qatada was convicted in absentia of terror-related charges in Jordan . British official says Jordan will quash that conviction and retry him . Abu Qatada is also accused of funding terrorist groups and inspiring a 9/11 hijacker . He has said deportation would put him at risk of torture and lengthy pretrial detention .