Brothers Charged With Sending Computers to Syria, Libya Overwhelmed by Export Rules, Lawyers Say David Koenig/Associated Press Jun 10, 2004 DALLAS (AP) - Attorneys for five Middle Eastern brothers accused of shipping computers to countries that help terrorists said Thursday their clients were small businessmen who were overwhelmed by complicated export regulations. Defense lawyers also suggested the men were singled out for criminal prosecution because they are Muslims. One asked for a mistrial when a federal prosecutor mentioned nationality and religion in his opening statement, but the judge denied the request. Ghassan Elashi, Bayan Elashi, Basman Elashi, Hazim Elashi and...