Families of 9/11 victims await key ruling in New York as truther conference is held nearby
Families say Saudi Arabia provided aid to hijackers while conspiracist conference casts doubt on official narrative
TL;DR
- Families of 9/11 victims are seeking a court ruling against Saudi Arabia, alleging the country provided aid to at least two hijackers.
- The case hinges on the interpretation of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act and whether Saudi Arabia can claim sovereign immunity.
- A conference promoting 9/11 conspiracy theories, questioning the official narrative, is being held concurrently in New York.
- Family members of victims are critical of the conspiracy theories, viewing them as an insult to those who died.
- If the case proceeds, it could lead to further investigation into potential al-Qaida cells in the United States.
- Evidence such as videos of a Saudi national discussing a 'plan' and a 'flight planning diagram' are cited by the families' lawyers.