Lockerbie Bombing Suspect Taken Into U.S. Custody

The transcript discusses the investigation into the Lockerbie bombing, focusing on the challenges faced by the US Task Force led by Richard Marquis. It details the custody of Abu Agila Masoud, a Libyan intelligence official accused of making the bomb, and the legal complexities surrounding his extradition. The 1988 crash's impact on victims' families is highlighted, along with a breakthrough in the case following Masoud's confession. The transcript concludes with family reactions and potential future steps in the investigation.

Who was the former head of the US Task Force investigating the Lockerbie bombing?

• Richard Marquis

• Syracuse University

• Abu Agila Masoud

• Muammar Gaddafi

What was the main challenge faced by the US Task Force during the initial investigation?

• Extradition treaty issues

• Immediate demand for answers

• Lack of intelligence

• Insufficient manpower

What is the legal status of Abu Agila Masoud in the United States?

• He is facing three criminal counts

• He is a free man

• He has been extradited to Libya

• He is a witness in the trial

What significant event occurred just days before Christmas in 1988?

• The signing of an extradition treaty

• The arrest of Abu Agila Masoud

• The crash of the plane over Lockerbie

• The trial of Libyan citizens

What breakthrough occurred after Masoud's arrest?

• Closure of the investigation

• Discovery of new evidence

• Masoud's confession to building the bomb

• Extradition of other suspects