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NYPD calls off Muslim spying program

Muslims in New York City have welcomed the end of a controversial program that spied on the city's Islamic community.

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Muslims in New York City have welcomed the end of a controversial program that spied on the city's Islamic community.

The intelligence program began around seven years ago by a CIA officer working out of the New York City Police department.

Washington correspondent John Stempin spoke with Abby Dinham about what the program achieved.

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