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French judge to examine complaint against Saudi crown prince

Rights groups file charges over alleged involvement in Khashoggi killing

· 1 min read · HOC Calgary Desk

A French investigating judge will examine complaints from two rights groups accusing Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of involvement in the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. France's national anti-terrorism prosecutor's office announced the move Saturday. The investigation marks a significant legal development in the long-running case surrounding Khashoggi's death at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.