Big news, courtesy of FNC’s Justin Fishel:
A suspect in Benghazi terror attack has been captured by US forces and is en route to US now, multiple officials tell Fox News exclusively.
— Justin Fishel (@JustinFishelABC) June 17, 2014
!!BREAKING!! per @JustinFishelFNC – #Benghazi suspect picked up inside Libya, being transported back to US for prosecution
— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) June 17, 2014
Twitchy will update with further developments.
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Update:
According to The Washington Post, Ahmed Abu Khattala, a suspected ringleader of the 2012 attacks in Benghazi, was captured in Libya this past weekend during a U.S. Special Ops secret raid.
BREAKING: US Special Operations forces captured alleged ringleader of Benghazi attacks in secret raid. http://t.co/RaZ8W48ft2
— Jason Ukman (@JasonUkman) June 17, 2014
More from WaPo:
Last year, the U.S. Attorney in the District filed charges against Khattala and at least a dozen others in connection with the Benghazi attacks. None besides Khattala — who is expected to be arraigned in Washington — has been apprehended.
Officials, speaking on condition of anonymity about the still-secret operation, would not say where Khattala was being held. They said he was “en route” to the United States, but would not say when he was expected to arrive.
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Update:
Fox News’ Shannon Bream has more information:
Per Fox's @JakeBGibson – #Benghazi suspect has undergone interrogation – No word on whether Miranda Rights given or not
— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) June 17, 2014
Criminal complaint for #Benghazi suspect filed in federal district court in D.C. 3 counts –
— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) June 17, 2014
#Benghazi complaint COUNT 1: Killing a Person in the Course of an Attack on a Federal Facility Involving Use of Firearm/Dangerous Weapon …
— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) June 17, 2014
#Benghazi complaint COUNT 2 – Providing, Attempting and Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Terrorists Resulting in Death
— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) June 17, 2014
#Benghazi complaint COUNT 3 – Discharging, Brandishing, Using, Carrying and Possessing a Firearm During and in Relation to Crime of Violence
— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) June 17, 2014
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