New evidence prompts trial delay for Libyan man charged in 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103

U.S. delays Lockerbie bombing trial over new evidence

Judge Dabney Friedrich cited "newly discovered evidence" and "evidence located in other countries" as the reason for postponing the trial.

New evidence prompts trial delay in 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103

U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich’s order didn’t specify the nature of the newly discovered evidence.

Lockerbie bombing trial postponed after new evidence cited

Relatives of victims of the Lockerbie bombing have said they are “absolutely floored” after the trial of a man charged over the explosion was…

Trial of alleged Lockerbie bomber delayed for a third time

The trial of a man accused of building the bomb which destroyed Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie has been delayed after new evidence came to light

Lockerbie bombing trial delayed over newly found evidence

The trial of Abu Agila Mohammad Kheir Al-Marimi for his involvement in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing has been postponed days before it was set to begin due to “newly discovered evidence”. Jury selection was scheduled to start on August 26, 2026, in Washington DC however new evidence from the US government was presented to lawyers in the last few days that warranted further examination. On August 24, 2026, US District Judge Dabney Friedrich ordered …

Lockerbie bombing trial delayed after new evidence discovered

Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi, a Libyan intelligence operative, is accused by prosecutors of having previously confessed to his role in the 1988 bombing.