Alleged bombmaker appears in US court

A MAN accused of being the Lockerbie bombmaker was in court in America earlier this week.

Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi, above, is alleged to have made the bomb which exploded aboard Pan Am 103 in December 1988.

The Libyan has pleaded not guilty to three charges, including two counts of destruction of an aircraft resulting in death, and a further count of destruction of a vehicle resulting in death.

Although his May trial date in Washington DC has been postponed until later this year, news outlets in America were this week reporting that an evidentiary court hearing took place on Wednesday.

At it, Mas’ud’s lawyers were arguing to prevent his alleged confession being used as evidence at the trial. They claimed it is false and was made under duress.

Meanwhile, the Victims of Pan Am Flight 103, Inc group posted this update: “Today is the next step in our quest for justice for our loved ones. The Motion to Suppress hearing is beginning today. We have confidence in the government’s case and look forward to learning more about what took place in the planning and execution of the bombing of Pan Am 103.”

No ruling has yet been released.