In a sentencing statement , Sabir maintained his innocence and claimed that Shah had set him up .
Sabir pleaded not guilty to the charge , but was convicted and sentenced to 25 years in federal prison in 2007 .
In a sentencing statement , Sabir maintained his innocence and claimed that Shah had set Sabir up .
Sabir pleaded not guilty to the charge , but was convicted and sentenced to 25 years in federal prison in 2007 .