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Judge Allows 9/11 Claims Against Saudi Arabia to Proceed
8/29/2025
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Story summary
- A New York federal judge dismissed Saudi Arabia's bid to reject civil claims linked to the 9/11 hijackers.
- The judge determined the claims were adequate to advance to trial, emphasizing jurisdiction.
- Plaintiffs accuse Saudi officials of assisting the hijackers; Saudi lawyers reference previous anti-terrorism cooperation.
- This ruling enables victims' families to pursue justice further.
