U.S. Weighs Immunity Request for Saudi Prince in Assassination Plot Case
- Pompeo due to make recommendation to Justice Department
- Saudi crown prince accused of conspiracy to kill ex-official
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
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The Trump administration is weighing a Saudi request to grant Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman immunity from prosecution over accusations that he orchestrated a conspiracy to kill a former high-level Saudi official, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The State Department’s legal office is considering the request and will present its findings to Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, who would make a recommendation to the Department of Justice, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing ongoing litigation. The case against Prince Mohammed was filed in federal court in Washington in August.