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Posted: 8/18/2002 9:33:20 AM EDT
I have a question about the 100 trillion dollar lawsuit that 900 relatives of the victims of 9/11 have filed against Suadi, Yemen and various banks.

1)  Is the money that they are after right here in American banks now?

2)  What are their chances of winning such a lawsuit and getting the cash?

Link Posted: 8/18/2002 9:35:40 AM EDT
[#1]
The battle ground for the liberals, the court room.

God forbid we would actually stand up for ourselves and blow these fools of the face of the earth.
Link Posted: 8/18/2002 10:21:40 AM EDT
[#2]
Why did they limit themselves on damages?
Link Posted: 8/18/2002 11:33:11 AM EDT
[#3]
Saudi assets in the US are reported to be $750 billion. If the trial moves forward it is likely that the assets will be moved/liquidated.

It would be a really bad idea to let trial lawyers get their hands on even $250 billion, let alone $33 trillion...[puke]
Link Posted: 8/18/2002 11:37:50 AM EDT
[#4]
i almost wishe they'd win if for no other reason that to be a thorn in the side of the enemy.

that being said, i don't think they'll win (always wondered how a U.S. citizen (or group of) could bring a suit in U.S. courts against a citizen of a sovereign nation that didn't live in the U.S.).  it's not like it's a crime to blow up Americans/Christians in some places.

well, in a U.S. court, it's probably very likely they'll win.  but getting the judgement is a far cry from getting the money.  the bad guys would be smart to start moving their assest NOW!
Link Posted: 8/18/2002 12:17:39 PM EDT
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