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Court won't hear Sept. 11 family claims

Source: The Washington Times

Riyadh : Saudi Arabia | 5 months ago

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The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal in a suit filed by the families of September 11 victims against members of the Saudi royal family, accusing four princes of financing al Qaeda. President Obama's chief legal advocate, Solicitor General Elena Kagan, filed a brief before the high...

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Attempt to sue Saudi royalty for 9/11 denied

News Source: Denver Post | 5 months ago

The Supreme Court refused Monday to hear an appeal brought by families and insurers of victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. It was an effort to link the Saudi royal family to the financing of al-Qaeda and terrorism. The decision lets stand a lower...
High Court Won't Hear Sept. 11 Claims Vs. Saudi Arabia

News Source: Fox News | 5 months ago

A lawsuit against Saudi Arabia filed by survivors and families members of those killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks has ended as the Supreme Court announced Monday it will not hear additional arguments from the victims who were trying to revive...
Court won't hear Sept. 11 family claims

News Source: The Washington Times | 5 months ago

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal in a suit filed by the families of September 11 victims against members of the Saudi royal family, accusing four princes of financing al Qaeda. President Obama's chief legal advocate, Solicitor...
Supreme Court won t hear 9/11 claims vs. Saudi Arabia

News Source: Newsday | 5 months ago

At issue were obstacles in American law to suing foreign governments and their officials as well as the extent to which people can be held financially responsible for acts of terrorism committed by others. The appeal was filed by relatives of victims...
Court won't hear Sept. 11 claims vs. Saudi Arabia

News Source: Bradenton Herald | 5 months ago

The Supreme Court has refused to allow victims of the Sept. 11 attacks to pursue lawsuits against Saudi Arabia and four of its princes over charitable donations that were allegedly funneled to al-Qaida. The court, in an order Monday, is leaving in...