NextFin news, A federal judge in Washington on Thursday allowed families of the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks to continue their lawsuit against Saudi Arabia, rejecting the kingdom's motion to dismiss the claims that it provided support to the hijackers.
The ruling came in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, where the families have sought to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for its alleged role in facilitating the terrorists who carried out the attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people.
The judge's decision means the case will proceed to discovery and potentially trial, allowing the plaintiffs to gather evidence to support their allegations that Saudi officials provided material support to the hijackers.
Saudi Arabia had argued that the lawsuit should be dismissed on grounds of sovereign immunity and lack of evidence linking the kingdom to the attacks. However, the court found that the plaintiffs presented sufficient claims to move forward.
The families' legal team stated that the ruling is a step toward justice for those who lost loved ones in the attacks. The Saudi government has consistently denied any involvement in the 9/11 attacks.
The lawsuit is part of a broader effort by victims' families to seek accountability and transparency regarding the events leading up to the attacks. The case remains ongoing in the federal court system.
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