THE American trial of a Libyan man accused of building the Lockerbie plane bomb has reportedly been postponed.
Abu Agila Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi was due to stand trial from May 12 in Washington.
But international media has this week stated that a US judge has agreed to postpone it at the request of both the prosecution and defence.
And discussions are said to be ‘ongoing’ about a new start date.
The Scottish Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) this week said: “It is for the Department of Justice in Washington DC to confirm details of the proceedings there.”
However, that department failed to respond to requests.
The COPFS spokesperson added: “We appreciate that the prospect of delay will be frustrating for those affected but we urge them not to feel disheartened.
“Scottish prosecutors have a long-standing commitment to pursuing those responsible for the bombing of Pan Am 103.
“We will move forward with unwavering determination and continue to support US authorities in the prosecution of Masud.”
Masud, who is now in his 70s, has denied the charges.
