The trial of Abu Agila Mohammad Masud Kheir Al-Marimi, the Libyan man accused of building the bomb that destroyed Pan Am Flight 103 in 1988, has been postponed as new evidence emerged just days before jury selection was set to begin. The defense needs time to investigate this critical discovery, fulfilling their legal and ethical obligations, prompting the judge to delay proceedings until a September 1 hearing. Al-Marimi faces U.S. charges for allegedly constructing the device that killed 270 people across 21 countries — including 190 Americans — in the Lockerbie bombing. Though two other Libyan agents were tried in the Netherlands and one convicted, U.S. prosecutors believe Al-Marimi acted under Gadhafi’s orders. With nearly four decades since the tragedy, the case remains alive as the defense prepares to scrutinize fresh evidence before any new trial date can be scheduled.
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