Unearthed video shows Saudi agent near US government buildings on 9/11

A video captured by a suspect linked to the 9/11 attacks has resurfaced, raising significant concerns among survivors of the attacks. The footage, filmed in Washington DC two years prior to the hijackings, shows the suspect exploring key government buildings, including the White House and the Capitol, while making suspicious comments in Arabic. Despite being questioned for seven days by counter-terrorism detectives, the suspect was released without charges, claiming the video was merely a tourist recording. The video was recently presented in a civil court case in New York, where families of 9/11 victims are suing the Saudi government for alleged complicity in the attacks. Survivors, including campaigner Sharon Premoli, expressed alarm over the suspect's language in the video, interpreting it as incriminating and indicative of premeditated actions rather than innocent tourism. The Metropolitan Police's investigation into the suspect, identified as al-Bayoumi, involved a thorough review of archived materials, which took several months. The findings have been described as crucial evidence supporting claims of Saudi involvement in the attacks. Critics have pointed to a historical reluctance from U.S. agencies, such as the FBI and CIA, to investigate potential official Saudi connections to the hijackers. The Saudi government has consistently denied any involvement or support for the terrorists. The emergence of this video and the ongoing legal proceedings highlight the persistent questions surrounding the events leading up to 9/11 and the accountability of foreign entities in the attacks.