One of the alleged architects of the deadly 2012 attack on a U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, has been arrested and extradited to the United States to face justice, Trump administration officials announced Friday (February 6).
“Today, I’m proud to announce that the FBI has arrested one of the key participants behind the Benghazi attack,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said during a news conference at Department of Justice headquarters.Zubayr Al-Bakoush landed at Andrews Air Force Base at 3 a.m. this morning. He is in our custody.”
Al-Bakoush was greeted upon arrival by FBI Director Kash Patel and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, according to Bondi, who emphasized the administration’s commitment to pursuing those responsible for attacks against Americans.
“We will prosecute this alleged terrorist to the fullest extent of the law. He’ll face charges related to murder, terrorism, arson, among others,” Bondi stated. “Let this case serve as a reminder. If you commit a crime against the American people, anywhere in this world, President Trump’s Justice Department will find you.”
The September 11, 2012, assault on the diplomatic compound claimed the lives of four Americans: Ambassador Chris Stevens, State Department official Sean Smith, and CIA contractors Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods.
This arrest marks the latest in a series of U.S. operations to capture Benghazi attack suspects. In 2014, American forces captured Ahmed Abu Khattala, another key figure in the attack, who was subsequently tried in federal court.
“Hillary Clinton famously once said about Benghazi, ‘What difference at this point does it make?’ Well, it makes a difference to Donald Trump. It makes a difference to those families,” Bondi added. “And 14 years later, it makes a difference to law enforcement.”
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