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People
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Organizations
5
Locations
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Events
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Relationships
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Quotes
Document Information
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Legal opinion / court document (federal supplement excerpt)
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Summary
This document is an excerpt from a legal reporter (349 Federal Supplement, 2d Series) detailing civil litigation related to the 9/11 attacks (specifically the 'Burnett' and 'Ashton' complaints). It outlines allegations against Saudi Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, claiming he funded Islamic charities (IIRO, Al Haramain, MWL, WAMY) that served as fronts for Al Qaeda. The text details a 1990 meeting between Prince Sultan, Prince Turki, and Osama bin Laden, and notes $6 million in personal contributions from Sultan to these organizations since 1994.
People (8)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud | Defendant / Saudi Official |
Chairman of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs; third-highest ranking member of Saudi government; alleged to have...
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| Osama bin Laden | Terrorist Leader |
Alleged to have met with Prince Sultan in 1990; supported by charities funded by Sultan.
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| Prince Turki | Saudi Royal |
Allegedly attended the 1990 meeting with Prince Sultan and Osama bin Laden.
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| Abdulaziz H. Al-Fahad | Declarant |
Provided a declaration regarding the function of the Supreme Council.
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| Sara E. Kropf | Attorney/Declarant |
Submitted declaration exhibits.
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| Obaid Nadani | Declarant |
Submitted declaration regarding Prince Sultan's motion to dismiss.
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| Judge Robertson | Judge |
Denied Al Haramain's motion to dismiss in the Burnett action.
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| King Saud | Monarch |
Mentioned in relation to the Council of Ministers.
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Organizations (9)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs |
Saudi government body chaired by Prince Sultan.
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| Council of Ministers |
Saudi government body determining foreign policy.
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| Al Qaeda |
Terrorist organization allegedly supported by charities funded by Prince Sultan.
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| International Islamic Relief Organization (IIRO) |
Charity alleged to be an Al Qaeda front.
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| Al Haramain |
Charity with branches designated as terrorist organizations by the US.
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| Muslim World League (MWL) |
Parent organization of IIRO.
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| World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) |
Suspected Al Qaeda front connected to BIF.
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| Benevolence International Foundation (BIF) |
Charity designated as terrorist; connected to WAMY.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Source of the document production (via footer stamp).
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Timeline (4 events)
2002
Designation of Al Haramain branches as terrorist organizations by the US.
Global
US Government
Al Haramain
September 11, 2001
Terrorist attacks; subsequently Prince Sultan allegedly advocated against granting the US use of Saudi military bases.
USA / Saudi Arabia
Prince Sultan
Summer 1990
Meeting between Prince Sultan, Prince Turki, and Osama bin Laden following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.
Unknown (likely Saudi Arabia)
Locations (5)
| Location | Context |
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Country of origin for defendants.
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Invaded by Iraq in 1990.
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Invaded Kuwait.
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Target of US attacks post-9/11.
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Location of litigation; target of terrorist attacks.
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Relationships (3)
Met in 1990; Sultan allegedly funded charities supporting bin Laden.
Footnote 18: 'MWL is the parent of IIRO.'
Footnote 19: WAMY is connected to charity Defendant BIF.
Key Quotes (4)
"Prince Sultan prefers the characterization that the Supreme Council 'carr[ies] out the foreign policy of Saudi Arabia as determined by the Council of Ministers.'"Source
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Quote #1
"Prince Sultan is alleged to have met with Osama bin Laden after Iraq invaded Kuwait in the summer of 1990."Source
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Quote #2
"Prince Sultan 'took radical stands against western countries and publicly supported and funded several Islamic charities that were sponsoring Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda operations.'"Source
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Quote #3
"WAMY is a suspected al Qaeda front, allegedly 'preaching good ... while plotting evil,' connected to charity Defendant Benevolence International Foundation"Source
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Quote #4
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