The FBI has arrested an American attorney as a witness in the terrorist bombings in Madrid, Spain, that occurred on March 11 of last year. U.S. news reports have identified this attorney as Brandon Mayfield. According to these reports, FBI agents arrested Mr. Mayfield on Thursday in Portland, Oregon. Spanish officials have found traces on materials related to the bombs that may be Mr. Mayfield's fingerprints. The U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI have not yet commented on this matter. During the bombings of four subway trains in Madrid on March 11, 191 people were killed. Spanish officials suspect Moroccan Islamic extremists, who may have links to al-Qaeda, as responsible for the bombings. Currently, 18 suspects are in prison in Spain.
FBI Arrests American Lawyer as Witness in Madrid Bombings - 2004-05-07
The FBI has arrested Brandon Mayfield, an American lawyer, as a witness in the Madrid bombings that killed 191 people. Spanish authorities suspect Moroccan Islamic extremists linked to al-Qaeda are responsible for the attacks. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about terrorism and international cooperation in investigations.
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FBI arrested American lawyer Brandon Mayfield as witness in Madrid bombings linked to Moroccan extremists.
- FBI arrest Brandon Mayfield
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The arrest of Mayfield raises questions about U.S. legal involvement in international terrorism cases.
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