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Yes: 413 • No: 7
118-s-3250118th Congress
A bill to provide remote access to court proceedings for victims of the 1988 Bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.
Sponsored By: Senator Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Became Law
Summary
Creates remote video and telephone access to criminal court proceedings for victims of the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing. It defines eligible victims as people harmed at or near the December 21, 1988 Lockerbie scene and their close family or similarly significant individuals, excludes anyone who participated or conspired, and directs the district court to make reasonable efforts to provide remote access to the criminal case against Abu Agila Mohammed Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi and any co-conspirators regardless of a victim's location while allowing the court to limit transmissions to protect courtroom integrity and safety.
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Remote court access for Lockerbie victims
The law defines who counts as a victim of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, including people harmed at the scene and close relatives. It excludes anyone who took part in the crime. Starting on enactment, the court must make reasonable efforts to give these victims video or phone access to hearings in the Al‑Marimi case and any related U.S. prosecutions. Access is available no matter where the victim lives. The court may limit or manage remote access to protect the courtroom, the process, or safety.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Cornyn, John [R-TX]
TX • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
NY • D
Sponsored 11/8/2023
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 1/18/2024
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Yes: 413 • No: 7