Key facts
- A US judge has set a January 2027 trial date for Abu Agila Al Marimi, accused of building the bomb that destroyed Pan Am Flight 103.
- The attack in 1988 killed all 259 passengers aboard the flight and 11 people on the ground.
Lockerbie bombing suspect's US trial set for January 2027
IN SHORT
A US judge has scheduled the trial for a former Libyan intelligence operative accused of building the bomb that destroyed Pan Am Flight 103 in 1988. The trial for Abu Agila Al Marimi is now set to begin in January 2027, following multiple delays due to new evidence and pre-trial deliberations.
Key Numbers
2027trial start year
270total victims
190US citizens among victims
150pieces of crash evidence to be presented
1988year of the bombing
Who's Involved
Abu Agila Al Marimi
former Libyan intelligence operative accused of building the Pan Am Flight 103 bomb
Dabney Friedrich
US District Judge who granted the trial postponement
↳ Why This Matters
The trial aims to bring justice for the victims of the Lockerbie bombing, a significant act of terrorism that killed 270 people, including 190 Americans. The repeated delays highlight the complexities and challenges in prosecuting such a long-standing and internationally complex case.