Global Gulen Movement & Schools Investigated ...

From Africa to Kazakhstan, a new Islamic network is attracting millions of followers - and millions of dollars. Inspired by a little-known Turkish Imam, the Gulen movement has more than a thousand schools in more than a hundred countries as well as thinktanks, newspapers, TV and radio stations, a university - and even a bank. The movement's critics claim it's determined to create a new Muslim empire. It's supporters say it's just the expression of a modern, business-friendly Islam committed to human rights and democracy. This documentary travels to Turkey to find out about the man who inspired what has become a global phenomenon - Fetullah Gulen. There they meets supporters and critics of the movement. They also talks to some of its most committed ambassadors - who are running its schools in Central Asia. Turkey's Gulen movement, which promotes service to the common good, may have grown into the world's biggest Muslim network. Is it the modern face of Islam, or are there more sinister undercurrents? www.bbc.co.uk Fethullah Gülen's Grand Ambition www.meforum.org

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EVELAND - An exclusive 5 On Your Side investigation revealed a federal probe into Ohio charter schools involving a money trail of illegal immigration fees, as well as other payments to individuals living overseas. Concept Schools operate 16 Horizon Science Science Academies across Ohio. One of its schools in Cleveland was recently named a US Department of Education "Blue Ribbon" school for excellence in education. The program was founded in Cleveland by Turkish educators in 1999 and now includes schools in Ohio and four other states. "Our schools are public charter schools. They're not Turkish schools, they're not Islamic schools. They provide a high quality education," said Salim Ucan, Vice President of Concept Schools. Yet, the US Department of Labor opened an ongoing investigation into a Cleveland school in 2008 that involves the use of H1-B visas issued by the US government to foreign workers if they provide "specialized services" in the United States. Federal investigators asked Horizon Science Academy Denison, in Cleveland, for all its H1-B visa documentation. US Immigration records showed 53 H-1B visas were issued to Horizon Schools statewide in 2008 and 2009. Our investigation also reviewed 10 years of financial audits performed by state auditors. Auditors found immigration fees and legal fees for school officials' families and others living in Turkey. In some cases, auditors found payments were made to individuals who were never employed by any of the schools ...

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SAYLORSBURG, Pa. -- Fetullah Gülen has been called the world's top public intellectual and the face of moderate Islam. He has held court with Pope John Paul II and received praise from former President Bill Clinton. "You're contributing to the promotion of the ideals of tolerance and interfaith dialogue inspired by Fetullah Gülen and his transnational social movement," Clinton told audience members during a video address at the World Rumi Forum in 2010. Yet others have branded Gülen a wolf in sheep's clothing and a modern day Ayatollah Khomeini. CBN News recently took a closer look at the the life of the reclusive imam who directs a global Islamic movement from the Pennsylvania mountains. Master Teacher or Deceiver? www.cbn.com

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CLEVELAND - An exclusive 5 On Your Side investigation revealed a federal probe into Ohio charter schools involving a money trail of illegal immigration fees, as well as other payments to individuals living overseas. Concept Schools operate 16 Horizon Science Science Academies across Ohio. One of its schools in Cleveland was recently named a US Department of Education "Blue Ribbon" school for excellence in education. The program was founded in Cleveland by Turkish educators in 1999 and now includes schools in Ohio and four other states. "Our schools are public charter schools. They're not Turkish schools, they're not Islamic schools. They provide a high quality education," said Salim Ucan, Vice President of Concept Schools. Yet, the US Department of Labor opened an ongoing investigation into a Cleveland school in 2008 that involves the use of H1-B visas issued by the US government to foreign workers if they provide "specialized services" in the United States. Federal investigators asked Horizon Science Academy Denison, in Cleveland, for all its H1-B visa documentation. US Immigration records showed 53 H-1B visas were issued to Horizon Schools statewide in 2008 and 2009. Our investigation also reviewed 10 years of financial audits performed by state auditors. Auditors found immigration fees and legal fees for school officials' families and others living in Turkey. In some cases, auditors found payments were made to individuals who were never employed by any of the schools ...

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CLEVELAND - An exclusive 5 On Your Side investigation into a chain of Ohio charter schools has sparked a strong reaction from an Ohio lawmaker who is calling for stronger oversight into how Ohio charter schools spend taxpayer funds. The report revealed that some Horizon Science Academy schools across Ohio used nearly $13000 of taxpayer money for immigration and legal fees for teachers recruited overseas -- many of them from Turkey. State auditors found some who received immigration and legal fees were never employed at the schools. In 2008 and 2009, immigration records show at least 53 H-1B immigration visas were issued to Horizon Schools. School officials said the number of visas has been declining over the years and that this year, only 51 of 596 employees are international teachers, most of whom are Turkish. In addition, the US Department of Labor opened a continuing investigation into immigration visas at one Horizon Science School in Cleveland on Dennison Avenue. The Ohio Federation of Teachers has criticized the practice of hiring teachers overseas, while ignoring Ohio teachers who it said are qualified. School officials insisted they simply could not find enough math and science teachers here in Ohio and were forced to look overseas. State representative Matt Lundy (D) of Ohio's 57th District has been an advocate for charter school oversight in the state legislature. "I think taxpayers have every right to be upset that these dollars are actually going to pay for ...