Judge Frees Three Men In Post-9/11 Sting, Faults FBI Entrapment

Judge criticized FBI for radicalizing the men and manipulating them in a fictitious plot.
Judge described the lengthy sentences as unjust and granted compassionate release.
Judge reduced their sentences to time served plus 90 days and ordered release.
Defense lawyers argued the men were entrapped by an unreliable informant and fake bombs.
Judge blamed the FBI as the "real lead conspirator" in the sting operation against the men.