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9/11 Victims’ Families File Civil Murder Lawsuit Against Saudi Arabia

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 5:40 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. families of 9/11 victims filed a civil murder lawsuit against Saudi Arabia in New York.
FBI video shows Saudi operative Omar al-Bayoumi hosting a welcome party for hijackers on Feb. 17, 2000.
The party included 29 Muslim men hand-picked by Bayoumi and other Saudi officials, attorney Gavin Simpson said.
Judge George Daniels set an Oct. 7 hearing to schedule the trial, while Saudi Arabia denies involvement.

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U.S. families of 9/11 victims filed a civil murder lawsuit against Saudi Arabia in New York.
FBI video shows Saudi operative Omar al-Bayoumi hosting a welcome party for hijackers on Feb. 17, 2000.
The party included 29 Muslim men hand-picked by Bayoumi and other Saudi officials, attorney Gavin Simpson said.
Judge George Daniels set an Oct. 7 hearing to schedule the trial, while Saudi Arabia denies involvement.