A 9/11 Story: 5. Mosque and State
Summary
Terry Strada, a 9/11 widow, joins a massive lawsuit alleging Saudi state sponsorship of the attacks after hearing lawyer Ron Motley’s claims. The episode contrasts her quest for justice with FBI agent Steve Moore’s investigation into Omar al-Bayoumi and the King Fahd Mosque. Despite evidence suggesting a coordinated meeting between al-Bayoumi and hijackers, bureaucratic roadblocks prevent the FBI from questioning key Saudi diplomats, highlighting the tension between national security and diplomatic alliances.
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Terry Strada's grief and White House visit with Bush
Introduction to Intrigue and lawyer Ron Motley
The lawsuit against Saudi Arabia and Al-Qaeda financing
Press conference and the mention of Omar al-Bayoumi
FBI investigation into hijackers' arrival in Los Angeles
The King Fahad Mosque and Bayoumi's role
Suspicion of coordination at the Saudi consulate
FBI blocked from interviewing the Saudi imam
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