US wants to try Lebanese hijacker

The US said today it wants Lebanon to turn over a man convicted in the 1985 hijacking of a TWA jetliner who was recently released from a German prison.

US wants to try Lebanese hijacker
Tue, 20 Dec, 2005 - 18:28

The US said today it wants Lebanon to turn over a man convicted in the 1985 hijacking of a TWA jetliner who was recently released from a German prison.

The US wants to prosecute Mohammed Ali Hamadi in the killing of a US Navy diver, Robert Dean Stethem, during the hijacking. Hamadi, who had been serving a life sentence in Germany, had been paroled.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

Benefit image

Introductory offer. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €10/month. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

Ireland Kansas St Iowa St Football Ireland set to keep hosting a college football game each season to 2037
Afghanistan Taliban UN UN general assembly to back Hamas-free government for Palestine
Utah governor confirms suspect named Tyler Robinson, 22, arrested over killing of Charlie Kirk Utah governor confirms suspect named Tyler Robinson, 22, arrested over killing of Charlie Kirk
CourtsHijack attemptPlace: GermanyPlace: USPerson: Mohammed Ali HamadiPerson: Robert Dean StethemPerson: HamadiPerson: Sean McCormackPerson: McCormackOrganisation: USOrganisation: LebanonOrganisation: TWAOrganisation: US NavyOrganisation: Lebanese Government
<p>This photo released by the Utah Governor's Office on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 shows Tyler Robinson. (Utah Governor's Office via AP)</p>

Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing had become ‘more political’, authorities say

READ NOW

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited