New York Court Hears Arguments in 9/11 Families’ Lawsuit Against Saudi Arabia

Families of 9/11 victims allege men linked to the Saudi government helped the attackers, a claim Saudi Arabia denies.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 7, 2026 at 7:45 PM EDT

A New York court has heard arguments in an ongoing lawsuit brought by families of 9/11 victims against Saudi Arabia.

The families allege that men connected to the Saudi government assisted those who carried out the 2001 attacks. Saudi Arabia denies the allegation.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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