FAQ: Abdelbaset al-Megrahi's release

Why is the Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi being released and what will happen next?

Megrahi's legal team say they have proof that a key witness, a Maltese shopkeeper called Tony Gauci, wrongly claimed that Megrahi had bought clothes allegedly found in the suitcase bomb on Pan Am flight 103. They allege Gauci was paid a $2m (£1.2m) reward for his evidence, which followed more than 20 police interviews. They imply he was coached by detectives. They claim new scientific analysis raises substantial doubts about the location of the bomb. They ... Full Story »

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The article provides some details on the bribing of a key prosecution witness.

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