Posted on Sep 07, 2025 / World

A newly unearthed investigation has disclosed that British authorities released Omar al-Bayoumi, an alleged Saudi intelligence operative tied to the 9/11 hijackers, in 2001 due to withheld FBI evidence. Critical materials—like his airplane sketch and surveillance video of Capitol Hill—were never shared, undermining the extradition effort. The release has reignited a high-stakes lawsuit by 9/11 victims’ families seeking accountability from a foreign state. It signals a major shift in post-2001 legal strategy and transparency in intelligence sharing. Civil rights advocates and legal experts are watching closely as the case moves forward.
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