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Zubayar Al-Bakoush Charged in 2012 Benghazi Attack
Zubayar Al-Bakoush, an armed coconspirator in the 2012 Benghazi attack, that killed U.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, was charged in an eight-count indictment unsealed today in U.S. District Court on multiple terrorism and murder counts.
Bakoush, who is in federal custody, is expected to make his initial appearance today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Moxila A. Upadhyaya for the District of Columbia.
‘The terrorist attack on our Benghazi Embassy was a dark and tragic day for our nation that robbed us of four American heroes,’ said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. ‘Now, thanks to our brave federal agents, one of its alleged key participants will be prosecuted in an American courtroom on American soil. Under President Trump’s leadership, this Department of Justice will never rest in our mission to Make America Safe Again and deliver swift, severe justice to our enemies.’
The indictment charges Bakoush with:
Conspiracy to Provide Material Support and Resources to Terrorists Resulting in Death
Providing Material Support and Resources to Terrorists Resulting in Death
Murder of an Internationally Protected Person
Murder of a United States National Outside of the United States (Two Counts)
Attempted Murder of a United States National Outside of the United States
Arson and Placing Lives in Jeopardy Within the Special Maritime and Territorial Jurisdiction
‘Today’s indictment against Zubayar Al-Bakoush is indicative of President Trump’s resolve to hold accountable anyone who harms Americans, no matter where,’ said U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for the District of Columbia.
‘Al-Bakoush is now on U.S. soil, because the FBI and Department of Justice never forgot those Americans who were seemingly forgotten in that outpost in Benghazi, Libya. President Trump, Attorney General Bondi, FBI Director Patel, and I will do whatever it takes, no matter how long it takes, to pursue justice for the victims and their families.’
‘Over thirteen years have passed since the 2012 attack in Libya, and over eight since the last arrest in this case, but the Department of Justice’s resolve has not wavered,’ said Assistant Attorney General for National Security John A. Eisenberg.
‘We never forgot those four Americans who were killed in service of our Nation, and we will continue to seek justice for them, their families, and for the United States.’
The FBI and U.S. government partners have worked tirelessly to hold accountable those responsible for the heinous terrorist attacks in Benghazi, Libya that resulted in the deaths of the U.S. Ambassador, J. Christopher Stevens and U.S. government personnel Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods, and Glen Doherty, said FBI Director Kash Patel.
Key Facts
- State: District of Columbia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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