Judge dismisses claims against Saudi Prince Sultan and Prince Turki for lack of personal jurisdiction in 9/11 terrorism lawsuits
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The passage identifies alleged financial links between Saudi princes and charities accused of supporting al Qaeda, but provides no concrete evidence, transaction details, or dates. It highlights a pro Prince Sultan was accused of donating to charities that allegedly funded al Qaeda, but the court fou Prince Turki is alleged to have made personal donations to Saudi charities linked to terrorism, ye
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