Originally posted by the Voice of America.
Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America,
a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in
the public domain.


Khashoggi Fiancée Files Civil Suit Against Saudi Crown Prince

VOA News

   The fiancée of slain Washington Post opinion columnist Jamal Khashoggi
   has filed a civil case against Saudi Arabia's crown prince, Mohammed
   bin Salman, in a Washington, D.C., court.

   Hatice Cengiz filed the suit along with Democracy for the Arab World
   Now, Inc. (DAWN) against bin Salman and other Saudi officials, claiming
   they "saw Mr. Khashoggi's actions in the United States as an
   existential threat to their pecuniary and other interests and,
   accordingly, conspired to commit the heinous acts that are the subject
   of this suit," according to court papers.

   "The ruthless torture and murder of Mr. Khashoggi shocked the
   conscience of people throughout the world. The objective of the murder
   was clear -- to halt Mr. Khashoggi's advocacy in the United States,
   principally as the Executive Director of Plaintiff DAWN, for democratic
   reform in the Arab world," the suit reads.

   The suit contends Cengiz was financially dependent on Khashoggi and
   "suffered loss of love, companionship, moral support & affection that
   she previously enjoyed."

   In September, a Saudi court sentenced eight people to jail for the 2018
   murder in Riyadh's consulate in Istanbul. Five people were sentenced to
   20 years in prison and three others were sentenced to between seven and
   10 years, according to state media.

.