Jordanian pleads guilty to money laundering By TIM MCGLONE, The Virginian-Pilot © July 23, 2005 Last updated: 12:35 AM NORFOLK — Eddie Akkawi came here from Jordan at 19 with little cash, speaking little English and with an eighth -grade education. He entered the fast-food world and quickly established himself as a suave businessman, opening several restaurants with friends who, like him, came here from Jordan in pursuit of the American dream.Thirteen years later, having learned English and amassed wealth, Akkaw i stood before a federal judge and listened as that dream shattered.Eyad “Eddie” Akkawi, 33, pleaded guilty Friday to...