US Arrests Key Suspect in 2012 Benghazi Attack
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Washington — Federal authorities announced Friday that Zubayr al-Bakoush, key participant in the September 11, 2012 attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, arrested and transferred to U.S. custody. Attorney General Pam Bondi said he arrived at Andrews Air Force Base early Friday and will face charges including murder, attempted murder, arson and providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization. FBI Director Kash Patel and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro joined announcement; officials declined to disclose arrest details. Al-Bakoush is accused in a newly unsealed indictment tied to the attack. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline of Events
- September 11, 2012: Attack on U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi kills four Americans.
- 2012–2025: U.S. agencies investigate and identify suspects; some remain at large.
- Early February 2026 (reported): Authorities apprehend Zubayr al-Bakoush overseas and transfer custody to U.S.
- Early Friday: Officials report arrival at Andrews Air Force Base and transfer through a Virginia airfield.
- Friday (reported): DOJ announces charges and references a newly unsealed indictment; court processing to follow.
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The U.S. Department of Justice and federal investigators demonstrated enforcement reach and progressed toward legal accountability for the 2012 Benghazi attack, offering potential procedural closure for victims' families.
Zubayr al-Bakoush now faces prosecution, detention, and potential long-term imprisonment; the families of the deceased again confronted details of the 2012 attack during public announcements.
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