CroatiaHolly Ratchford, former manager of a housing complex in San Diego, has revealed new details about her interactions with Omar al-Bayoumi, a Saudi national who later became linked to the September 11 attacks. Al-Bayoumi moved into Ratchford’s complex in 1999 and was initially perceived as a friendly neighbor. However, she now believes he played a role in supporting the hijackers who carried out the attacks. Ratchford’s testimony is part of a lawsuit against Saudi Arabia, which is facing claims related to the 9/11 attacks. The case involves allegations that al-Bayoumi and a Saudi diplomat provided assistance to the attackers, a claim supported by a federal court ruling last year. Ratchford had previously withdrawn from public life after becoming involved in the investigation but has now spoken exclusively to the BBC.
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