Fiancee of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi sues Saudi crown prince

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Deutsche Welle


Hatice Cengiz and US-based group DAWN have filed a civil suit, pursuing the Saudi prince and 28 others for damages. Khashoggi was murdered two years ago when he entered the Saudi consulate to obtain marriage papers.

Date 21.10.2020

The fiancee of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi and US-based non-profit Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) are suing the Saudi prince, in a court action that began on Tuesday.

Turkish citizen Hatice Cengiz, along with DAWN, filed a civil suit in a US court pursuing Prince Mohammed bin Salman and 28 others for damages over the killing of the US-based writer two years ago.

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Cengiz claimed personal injury and financial losses, while DAWN said its operations were hampered by the loss of their founder. "The ruthless torture and murder of Mr. Khashoggi shocked the conscience of people throughout the world," the suit said.

The suit seeks damages, and the amount would be determined by the jury. Since the conspirators are based outside the US, the lawsuit is expected to face difficulties.

Read more: https://www.dw.com/en/fiancee-of-murdered-journalist-jamal-khashoggi-sues-saudi-crown-prince/a-55342487

[no_hypocrisy]

1. I hate to mention this, but does his fiancee have standing to sue?

I could understand Khashoggi's children. But Cengiz was his fiancee and not married to him and really doesn't have legal rights to his estate and to damages.

[IronLionZion]

2. "Khashoggi's fiancee said they had already wed according to Islamic traditions"

I'm interested to see if this holds up in court since they hadn't done the legal formalities yet. Gay and Lesbian couples in the US had this sort of problem until a few years back.