A major perpetrator of the 2012 assault on the U.S. mission in Benghazi has been captured and extradited.
Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed suspect Zubayr al-Bakoush arrived in the United States to face multiple murder charges.
Federal officials state that Bakoush now faces American justice on domestic soil following a secretive overseas apprehension.
The Justice Department filed an eight-count indictment against the suspect involving terrorism-related offenses, murder, and targeted arson.
FBI Director Kash Patel remained silent on the specific location of the arrest, citing sensitive “overseas” operations.
The 2012 assault claimed the lives of Ambassador Chris Stevens and three dedicated American staff members in Libya.
Heavily armed Islamist militants utilized automatic weapons and grenades to storm the compound during a volatile civil war.
The attackers ignited the building, killing Stevens and Sean Smith, before striking a nearby CIA annex during the night.
Indictments identify Bakoush as a member of Ansar al-Sharia, a group that orchestrated the initial, coordinated mission breach.
The tragedy marked the first loss of a U.S. ambassador in decades and ignited a fierce domestic political firestorm.
Critics previously targeted former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, alleging negligence regarding security protocols during the historic tragedy.
Recent footage shows the elderly suspect arriving at a Virginia military base, appearing frail as he entered federal custody.
Bakoush follows two other Libyan nationals previously convicted for their roles in the deadly Benghazi terrorist operation.