Linked to two 9/11 hijackers; he says he befriended them, not directed them. In ongoing U.S. litigation over Saudi Arabia’s role in 9/11.
Videos and court filings show Omar al-Bayoumi’s ties to Saudi officials and intelligence services, with plaintiffs alleging he acted as an intermediary for higher‑level Saudi involvement in the 9/11 attacks as federal courts weigh next steps.
The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals is weighing a lower court ruling that Riyadh may be sued in federal court for aiding the 9/11 attackers. Judges are hearing arguments from both sides; victims’ families press for accountability, while Saudi officials contend sovereign immunity.