http://news.antiwar.com/2009/12/24/yemen-looked-to-assassinate-cleric-in-us-backed-attack/

not accused of any crimes in the US and it was inappropriate for the American government to attempt to assassinate him.

Though US officials have repeatedly labeled Awlaki an al-Qaeda sympathizer and potentially even a member of the terrorist group, they have so far provided no evidence linking him conclusively with them.