Pam Bondi announces arrest of ‘key participant’ in 2012 Benghazi attack
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US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrest of Zubayar al-Bakoush, a "key participant" in the 2012 Benghazi attack, on Friday. Al-Bakoush is accused of involvement in the attack on the US government compounds in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11, 2012, which resulted in the deaths of four US officials, including Ambassador J Christopher Stevens. He faces an eight-count indictment, including murder and terrorism charges, and was brought to the US via a "foreign transfer of custody." The attack has been a source of political controversy, with investigations focusing on the government's response. Al-Bakoush is now in US custody and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
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AI-ExtractedAhmed Abu Khattala was convicted on terrorism-related charges, although found not guilty of murder.
A Republican-led House committee report found that Clinton was ultimately not to blame.
Al-Bakoush is charged with crimes including the murders of Stevens and Smith.
Pam Bondi announced the arrest of Zubayar al-Bakoush, a 'key participant' in the 2012 Benghazi attack.
The attack on the American government compounds was a political flashpoint of the Obama administration.
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