The Story INVESTIGATION: The 9/11 suspect - part 3
Sep 17, 2025
Join journalist Amardeep Bassey from The Sunday Times as he reveals new evidence regarding Omar al-Bayoumi, long accused of aiding the 9/11 hijackers. Discover pivotal moments in the investigations, including the groundbreaking findings from Operation Encore. Bassey discusses the emotional struggles of victims' families, as a widow shares her journey of grief and justice. Legal battles against Saudi Arabia take center stage, emphasizing the quest for accountability that could reshape U.S. terrorism financing laws.
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FBI's Operation Encore Reopened The Case
- Operation Encore was an internal FBI probe that reopened questions about Omar al-Bayoumi's role with the 9/11 hijackers.
- San Diego agents pursued leads the 9/11 Commission had not fully resolved, focusing on Bayoumi's connections.
Witness Called Bayoumi To The Hijackers' Table
- Cason Morgan told Operation Encore he accompanied Bayoumi to the LA consulate and witnessed interactions with two hijackers.
- Morgan's account contradicted Bayoumi's claim that the meeting with Khalid and Nawaf was accidental.
Notebook Contains Aviation Diagram And Waypoints
- Investigators found a Topps notebook page with plane doodles, equations, and waypoint-like numbers linking to eastern seaboard navigation aids.
- The page suggested aviation knowledge and matched waypoints tied to 9/11 target planning.
