(JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)A Libyan militant accused of being a ringleader of the deadly 2012 attacks on U.S. facilities in Benghazi was convicted on terrorism charges Tuesday. The jury acquitted Abu Khattala of all but four of the 18 charges against him, finding him not guilty of the most serious ones, including murder. Abu Khattala becomes the first person convicted in the attacks, but the mixed verdict shows the challenge of investigating and bringing such cases. At trial, his defense team said Abu Khattala was drawn to the fiery scene in his home town as a bystander. U.S. intelligence assessments have reported that several groups were involved in the attacks, including Abu Khattala’s brigade and the larger militia.

Source: Washington Post November 28, 2017 21:10 UTC