Court dismisses numerous foreign defendants in 9/11 civil suits, citing lack of personal jurisdiction and insufficient intent allegations

The passage outlines procedural rulings that limit liability for many foreign individuals and entities linked to al‑Qaeda, highlighting a legal threshold for personal jurisdiction and intent. While it Defendants include members of the bin Laden family, major Islamic banks, and trusts such as Dallah A Court required a showing of specific intent to support the 9/11 attacks, not just general support