NEW HAVEN, Conn. – A former Navy sailor is seeking a new trial after being convicted in Connecticut of leaking details about ship movements to suspected terrorism supporters.

Hassan Abu-Jihaad says in a motion filed Friday in federal court that prosecutors lacked evidence and inflamed the jury.

He was convicted in March of providing material support to terrorists and disclosing classified national defense information.

He faces up to 25 years in prison when sentenced in December.

A telephone message was left Friday with the U.S. attorney's office.

Abu-Jihaad was a signalman aboard the USS Benfold. He was accused of passing along details that included the makeup of his Navy battle group and its planned movements.