# New York court hears arguments in 9/11 families’ lawsuit against Saudi Arabia

https://mins.news/en/item/90847

- BBC News, 2026-10-07 23:18 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwvgrxlylj72o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> A New York appeals court heard arguments over whether a long-running lawsuit by 9/11 victims’ families against Saudi Arabia can proceed to trial. The families allege Saudi government employee Omar al-Bayoumi supported two hijackers; he and Saudi Arabia deny the accusations. Saudi Arabia is seeking to overturn a lower court ruling, and the judges will decide later.

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