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JW Client Fights Back Against Axis of Evil “He is fighting back from the shadows against groups that thrive in the shadows.” So opens a CBS News report on Judicial Watch client “John Doe,” whose wife was tragically killed in the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. “Mrs. Doe” was attending a meeting on an upper floor of the South Tower when it was struck by United Airlines flight 175, piloted by one of bin Laden’s suicide bombers. Doe, who wishes to remain anonymous for fear of retribution, is suing Osama bin Laden, Al Quaeda, the Taliban, and Iraq for the murder of his wife. He seeks damages of $210 million because, in his own words, “I want to make sure they don’t have access to more funds to hurt more people.” Judicial Watch’s case is based largely on an impressive compilation of evidence that proves a deadly connection between bin Laden’s terrorist network and the government of Iraq—a connection that goes back several years. The complaint details numerous meetings between bin Laden, his operatives and Iraqi government officials along with evidence that Al Qaeda terrorists were trained in Iraqi camps outside Baghdad. Further, as the complaint alleges, the CIA reportedly has evidence suggesting Iraq provided falsified passports for the nineteen hijackers who carried out the terrorist attacks. Judicial Watch’s effort to successfully sue terrorist groups and their state sponsors is not without precedent. In May 2001, according to CBS News, a court awarded one man $19 million in a judgment against Iraq. The money is readily available in the form of nearly $1 billion in Iraqi assets frozen and controlled by the U.S. government. Getting the government to pay, however, has proven to be difficult, but not impossible. It took Terry Anderson, one of the hostages in Lebanon, more than 10 years to collect his money. Congress had to pass a special law to get the $41 million owed Anderson. But September 11, which is the worst tragedy in American history, should clear the way for a swift recovery without government interference. Any administration which would obstruct this, would pay a heavy political price. Still, Judicial Watch Chairman Larry Klayman is certain justice will prevail. “Saddam Hussein will pay the price for his murderous conspiracy with Osama bin Laden,” stated Klayman.
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