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August 24, 2026
Lockerbie Bombing Trial Delayed Again Due to New Evidence
- The trial was set to begin in Washington, D.C., but has been postponed for a third time due to new evidence.
- The judge cited the discovery of this evidence on the eve of the trial, though details remain undisclosed.
- Al-Marimi, who denies involvement in the 1988 bombing that killed 270 people, is the first to be prosecuted on U.S. soil in connection with the attack.
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- Lockerbie bombing trial postponed days before it was due to startAug 24, 2026 at 10:13 PM · BBC
- For decades, Lockerbie bombing families wanted attackers to face US justice. They're still waitingAug 25, 2026 at 4:49 PM · Independent