Spanish judge Baltasar Garzon has formally charged 35 men, including al-Qaida leader Osama bin Ladin and veteran Al Jazeera correspondent Tayir Alouni, with involvement in the September 11 attacks. Aljazeera says its reporter is innocent and has accused the United States and Israel of inciting Spain to incriminate him. Alouni interviewed bin Ladin shortly after September 11. The Syrian-born reporter was arrested on September 5th and was ordered to remain in prison without bail, pending trial. The judge emphasised that Alouni did not participate in “terrorist” actions. But he accused him of using his journalistic work to move money and assist an individual to obtain a residency permit. Spanish judge Baltasar Garzon came to international attention several years ago for his attempt to extradite and try former Chilean dictator General Augusto Pinochet.