Lockerbie Bombing Suspect Trial Expected April 2026 US Federal Court

The trial of Abu Agila Mohammad Masud, accused of making the bomb that destroyed Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie in 1988, is scheduled to begin in April 2026 in Washington. Masud, a Libyan and Tunisian citizen in his early 70s, pleaded not guilty and is currently receiving treatment for a non-life-threatening medical condition, which has contributed to previous delays. The case is complex and international in scope, involving voluminous evidence and several foreign depositions outside the US. Masud allegedly confessed in 2012 to working for Libyan intelligence and building the bomb, naming accomplices including Abdelbaset Al Megrahi, who was convicted for the attack and died in 2012. The bombing killed 270 people, including passengers, crew, and residents on the ground, marking it as the deadliest terrorist attack in UK history. The court and prosecutors aim to keep victims informed and involved throughout the proceedings.