A 9/11 Story: 4. A Chance Meeting
Summary
In this BBC Radio 4 episode, investigators interrogate Khalid al-Bayumi, a Saudi national suspected of aiding 9/11 hijackers. Initially denying knowledge, Bayumi eventually admits helping Nawaf and Khalid settle in San Diego after a chance meeting. He provides videotapes that allegedly show the hijackers, though he claims ignorance of their terrorist plans. Despite police demands for his extradition to the US, the episode ends with the unexpected decision not to transfer him.
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Omar al-Bayoumi arrested by UK police on FBI request
Initial interrogation and request to contact Saudi embassy
Bayoumi denies knowledge of hijackers in first interview
Detective presses Bayoumi on guarantor role at Parkwood
Bayoumi recalls meeting Nawaf and Khalid in a restaurant
Bayoumi admits helping hijackers find housing in San Diego
Police review videotapes from gathering at hijackers' apartment
Final confrontation and decision not to extradite Bayoumi
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