NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2008
Saudi Arabia Not Liable In 9/11 Attacks
Court Cites Immunity Even If Kingdom Was Aware Of Donations Being Funneled To Al Qaeda
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The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the defendants were protected by sovereign immunity and the plaintiffs would need to prove that the princes engaged in intentional actions aimed at U.S. residents.
Justin Timothy Green, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, said he was disappointed with the ruling and the plaintiffs were considering an appeal because the decision would make it harder to collect from others.
"The bottom line is it's a difficult proof level to say someone gave money intending it to be used in a terrorist attack in the United States as opposed to merely giving it to anti-American groups and foreseeing it," he said.
"Ultimately, al Qaeda couldn't have done the attacks if they didn't have the resources to train and equip the 19 terrorists" responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks, Green said.
Nancy Dutton, an attorney for Saudi Arabian Embassy in Washington, said lawyers for the kingdom would have no comment until the litigation was completely over.
Lawsuits seeking billions of dollars in damages were filed by representatives, survivors and relatives of the victims against foreign governments, charities, financial institutions and individuals believed to have provided support to al Qaeda.
The plaintiffs claimed the defendants gave money to charities in order to funnel it to terrorist organizations behind the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon.
In its ruling, the judges said it would have to dismiss the case against the princes even if it were proven that they were aware of bin Laden's public vows to harm the United States.
"Even if the four princes were reckless in monitoring how their donations were spent, or could and did foresee that recipients of their donations would attack targets in the United States, that would be insufficient," the three-judge panel said.
The appeals court also agreed with a lower court that a Saudi banker and a charitable organization cannot be held liable.
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See all 96 CommentsHere''s a trip down memory lane to further highlight Washington''s fear of holding Saudi Arabia accountable for anything:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/07/16/eveningnews/main3063845.shtml
Remember who writes the law who prosecutes the law and who eventually profits from the law.
Ans: not the average citizien that''s for sure.
This story is garbage propaganda nothing less.
Posted by RosieOD4Prez at 08:42 PM : Aug 14, 2008
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Finally a post that deserves the fickle finger of fate!
Bush turn in his own "blood brothers"?
Bin Laden/Saudi Arabia/Bush/Cheney=911
Posted by RosieOD4Prez at 08:42 PM : Aug 14, 2008
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Then why did the republicans vote against the "use it or lose it" clause in the energy bill. The oil companies don''t want to fully utilize the land they already have drilling rights on, just grab more land.
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Exactly right.
Bush and the bin Ladens are best buddies - too bad Osama tried to spoil their party...
IMPEACH BUSH NOW!!!!!
Um, when boosh said he''d go after terrorists wherever they were, what did he mean?
The hijackers came from and knowingly paid by saudi arabia.
Um, when boosh said he''''d go after terrorists wherever they were, what did he mean?
The hijackers came from and knowingly paid by saudi arabia.
WHY DOES BUSH NOW KISS THEM AND HOLD THEIR HANDS?
Typical hypocrit, criminal nutjobs.
Mission Accomplished.
WHY did the bin Ladens then bomb us?
Was bin Laden from Iraq? OR was bin Laden Al Qaeda?
''A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that Saudi Arabia and four of its princes cannot be held liable in the Sept 11.''
Don''t you see, our problem is much deeper than a corrupt president; it is a corrupt system of government. And if you want to follow the money trail you will find we are a corrupt nation of people so what do you expect?
If you were in their place you would do the same thing unless you know God!
We have become a godless nation and we are reaping the seed we have sown.
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Posted by Voltaire777
It''s not up to God to right our wrongs. Personally, I strongly advocate anarchy and NOT TURNING THE OTHER CHEEK.
Although most of the 911 terrorists were from SA, they are not liable--but Iraq was found liable, even though all of NONE of the 911 terrorist were from their country. Go figure.
Posted by Voltaire777 at 11:40 PM : Aug 14, 2008
Oh, He is going to do something about it alright. For a preview: Read Revelations 18. The United States is that *** of Babylon that got drunk on the fornication of her wars and was the mercenary leader for all nations...God plans to destroy that place in the time period of 1 hour and then the rest of the world''s merchants and businesses are supposed to be heartbroken, because the *** was the financial center and made them all rich and now she has been destroyed in 1 hour. So...How do you think the end will come for us? Earthquakes along the Missouri fault line? Uber eruptions in Yellowstone? Maybe just one good size meteor? Things to make us clasp our unrepentant heads and go hmmmmmmm? LOL
WHY did the bin Ladens then bomb us?
Was bin Laden from Iraq? OR was bin Laden Al Qaeda?
Posted by stevex47 at 11:16 PM : Aug 14, 2008
Osama Bin Laden was the Black sheep of his family and advocated not dealing with the west and told others to rise up against the Saudi family. So while his relatives are part of the Bush cartel, Osama was not--however his being a blood relation may be the reason why Bush refuses to hunt for him now, and says he is not a priority and why Osama is still alive.
When you think the Bin Ladens and Bush, remember that Osama is the rebel who unlike his family, HATES America and does not want to do business with us.
http://911blogger.com/node/10025
And of course the bush/cheney/saudia crime syndicate will continue to protect one another.
and the fact that 17 saudis were involved in the atrocity ?
seems saudi is getting off a little too easy here.
but then again, bush holds hands with the princes, and provides other services as well.
justice anyone?
The money is less THAN a drop in the bucket to them!
They don''t need the money.
But, the vast majority of the terrorists were Saudis.
Most Americans are aware or will become aware of this over time!
Some day Saudis will not be welcome in this country anymore due to WTC etcetera. By paying, it would show the King and his princes HAVE a sense of honor, especially since a U.S. court ruled they didn''t have to! I''d strongly advise them to make a payment.
To act like royalty!
Saudi( we are always innocent of wrongdoing because we have lots of dinosaur juice where we live)Arabia Gate. Plus, we love Bush Family....
The Saudi royal family and the Bushes enjoy a long and close relationship that dates back to the 1920s, when the oil fields were first discovered in the ME.
Naturally, the Bushes are going to do everything (and have done so, so far) to protect their friends from any responsibility in the deaths of some 3,000-plus people. Isn''t that the Bush family mantra -- shift responsibility to someone else, when denial fails?
I mean, afterall, what''s more important here -- assessing and advocating the truth, or protecting your buddies from blame?
Posted by trrrorislamx at 07:04 AM : Aug 15, 2008
We''d love to! Only problem is they enjoy the protection of this administration.
Posted by tapsettle at 07:42 AM : Aug 15, 2008
That''s right, but boy did we ever teach Iraq a lesson it''ll never forget!
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