Coverage dated February 5, 2026

DOJ announces arrest of alleged leader of 2012 attack on US consulate in Benghazi that left 4 Americans dead

Headline from FOX 5 New York

The Department of Justice on Friday announced the arrest of one of the alleged leaders of the 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi that killed four Americans.

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  1. FOX 5 New York

    DOJ announces arrest of alleged leader of 2012 attack on US consulate in Benghazi that left 4 Americans dead (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    The Department of Justice on Friday announced the arrest of one of the alleged leaders of the 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi that killed four Americans.

  2. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Suspect in 2012 Benghazi attack arrested, DOJ says (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    A suspect in the 2012 terrorist attack on the U.S. embassy in Benghazi has been arrested and brought back to the United States.

  3. KVIA El Paso

    Benghazi attack suspect caught, extradited to US: DOJ (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    The suspect landed in Andrews Air Force Base, Attorney General Pam Bondi said. By Ivan Pereira and Luke Barr February 6, 2026, 8:07 AM A suspect in the 2012 terrorist attack on the U.S. embassy in Benghazi, Libya, has been arrested and brought back to the United States, Attorney General Pam Bondi an…

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