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Lockerbie bombing trial date set as US judge warns against further delay

Abu Agila Masud faces a maximum penalty of life in prison if convicted over the deadliest terrorist attack in UK history.

Evening Standard · Oct 5

Lockerbie bombing aimed ‘to inflict pain and horror’, US court told

A hearing in Washington DC heard that the trial of Abu Agila Masud is expected to last around two months, starting in mid-January.

Evening Standard · Sep 15

US ‘confident’ postponed Lockerbie bombing trial will go ahead in new year

The deadliest terrorist attack in UK history nearly 40 years ago claimed the lives of 270 people.

Evening Standard · Sep 1

Megrahi release not discussed by cabinet ahead of decision, papers show

The man convicted over the Lockerbie bombing was released in 2009 on compassionate grounds.

The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2025

Kenny MacAskill says he has ‘always believed’ Masud is Lockerbie bomber

The former Scottish justice secretary spoke out ahead of the trial in the US next year of Libyan Abu Agila Masud – who denies three charges.

Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2024

Lockerbie bombing investigator hopes ‘justice will prevail’ ahead of trial

Libyan suspect Abu Agila Masud, who is to go on trial in the US next year, is alleged to have helped make the bomb.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024

Legal bid lodged to allow video and phone links for Lockerbie bombing trial

EYEWITNESSES to the Lockerbie bombing as well as those who dealt with the aftermath could be allowed to watch and listen live to new criminal court…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 31, 2023

With the suspected bombmaker in US custody, the 1988 Lockerbie terrorist attack returns to the public eye

The 1988 bombing of Pan Am flight 103 is the deadliest terror attack ever carried out in the UK. The alleged bombmaker, Abu Agila Masud, is now in US custody. Here's what you need to know.

ABC News · Dec 11, 2022

Lockerbie bombing: Libyan accused of making bomb that blew up Pan Am flight 103 in US custody

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service announces families of Lockerbie victims were told the suspect is now in US custody

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2022