Criminal Charges Filed In Benghazi Consulate Attack Probe

A man is seen outside the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, on Sept. 11. Esam Al-Fetori / Reuters file

First Criminal Charges Filed In Benghazi Attack Probe -- CNN

Washington (CNN) -- Federal authorities investigating the deadly attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi have filed charges against Ahmed Abu Khattalah, leader of a Libyan militia that officials believe was involved in the assault, people briefed on the investigation said. The charges under seal are the first criminal counts to emerge from the probe.

The investigation of the attack last September 11 that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three others continues, these people said, as investigators try to build their case against Khattalah and others who authorities believe were involved.

Attorney General Eric Holder had earlier this year promised congressional lawmakers the Justice Department would soon make public what actions it would take.

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