George B. Daniels
United StatesjudgeMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.02%George B. Daniels is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, known for his rulings on significant legal matters, including those involving national security and civil rights. He gained recent attention for rejecting Saudi Arabia's bid to dismiss civil claims related to its alleged support of the 9/11 hijackers, emphasizing the legal sufficiency of the claims to proceed to trial.
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Judge George B. Daniels allowed the lawsuit against Saudi Arabia to go forward, denying the kingdom's attempt to dismiss it.
9/11 families accuse Saudi Arabia of evasion at Ground Zero ceremonyFox News·United States· 2026-09-11
United States· 2026-09-11
Judge George B. Daniels said in a written opinion that his decision pertained to jurisdiction rather than the merits of the claims against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
U.S. judge rejects Saudi Arabia’s bid to dismiss claims it supported 9/11 terroristsThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2025-08-29
Canada· 2025-08-29
