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Jamal Ahmad Khashoggi
Journalist (murdered)
Washington Post Columnist Killed by Saudi Arabia
Overview
Saudi journalist and Washington Post columnist who was murdered and dismembered inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2, 2018. CIA concluded Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing. Trump dismissed the finding and continued arms sales to Saudi Arabia.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Murdered for criticizing Saudi government
Body dismembered with bone saw
Trump protected Saudi Arabia from accountability
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi Crown Prince who CIA concluded ordered his assassination
Donald Trump
Trump defended MBS despite CIA findings and continued arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Jared Kushner
Maintained close relationship with MBS before and after the assassination
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- October 13, 1958
- Birthplace
- Medina, Saudi Arabia
Education
- •Indiana State University (B.S.)
Key Timeline
September 2017
Becomes Washington Post columnist
October 2, 2018
Enters Saudi consulate in Istanbul
October 2, 2018
Murdered and dismembered by Saudi agents
October 2018
Turkey releases evidence of killing
November 2018
CIA concludes MBS ordered murder
November 2018
Trump dismisses CIA conclusion