WASHINGTON — The Libyan militant accused of masterminding the deadly Benghazi attacks that have become a flashpoint in U.S. politics pleaded not guilty to conspiracy Saturday in a federal courtroom in Washington, D.C..
Ahmed Abu Khattala made his initial court appearance amid tight security.
A grand jury indictment said Abu Khattala took part in a conspiracy to provide material support and resources to terrorists in the 2012 attacks that killed U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans.
In court, he wore a two-piece black tracksuit and kept his hands, which were not handcuffed, behind his back. He looked impassively at the judge for most of the 10-minute court hearing. Read more...
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