Family members of the deceased filled the courtroom for the proceedings and described the Saudi government's attempts to avoid liability as "outrageous." The hearings focus on the role of the Saudi state in the preparation and funding of the attackers' operations within the United States.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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9/11 Families Start Landmark Saudi Arabia Lawsuit Hearings in NY
US Politics13 days ago
A civil case accusing the Saudi royal family of funding terrorists is now being heard in the Southern District of New York. The lawsuit, filed by the relatives of the September 11 victims, alleges that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia provided financial and logistical support to the hijackers, including the first two individuals who entered the U.S. via Los Angeles.
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