In an atmosphere of Islamophobia fueled by ambitious politicians and sensationalist media headlines, the Duka brothers were convicted for a plot they literally had never heard of before their arrest. In 2008 five Muslim men, including three brothers, were entrapped under a FBI sting operation for allegedly plotting to attack Fort Dix. Eljvir, Dritan, and Shain Duka received life sentences plus 30 years for their disputed role in a government-manufactured “conspiracy” to attack the military base. The U.S. Attorney who prosecuted the case was Chris Christie, now governor of New Jersey and candidate for U.S. president. Supporters rallied before an appeal hearing to determine whether the men received a fair trial on Jan 6 in Federal Court.