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US drops charges against Saudi in 9/11 attacks
All charges against a Saudi national accused of being the "20th hijacker" in the 9/11 terrorist attacks have been dismissed by the Pentagon, his US military defense lawyer said on Monday.
- Agencies
- Published: 10:59 May 13, 2008
San Juan: All charges against a Saudi national accused of being the “20th hijacker'' in the 9/11 terrorist attacks have been dismissed by the Pentagon, his US military defense lawyer said on Monday.
Mohamed Al Qahtani was one of the six men charged by the military in February with murder and war crimes for their involvement in the 2001 attacks.
After further investigation, the convening authority of military commissions decided to drop all charges against Al Qahtani without prejudice, meaning they can be filed again, his lawyer said.
The attorney said he could not comment on the reasons for the dismissal until discussing the case with lawyers for the other five defendants.
The case against the remaining five defendants will continue, with their arraignment scheduled for within 30 days of the charges being served at Guantanamo Bay.
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