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Trial delayed for man charged in the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing that killed 270 people
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· August 25, 2026
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Key points This incident resulted in the deaths of 270 people. A trial has been delayed for a man charged in connection with the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing.
A trial has been delayed for a man charged in connection with the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing. This incident resulted in the deaths of 270 people. The delay was requested by defense attorneys, who recently received notification of new evidence.
Defense attorneys were informed of this new evidence over the weekend. They require additional time to investigate the newly discovered information.
Further details about the case and the delay are available from the source. The new evidence has prompted a need for more time to prepare the defense.
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Published: August 25, 2026 ·
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