This photo obtained March 1, 2003, shows Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, alleged organizer of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, shortly after his capture. (HO/AFP via Getty Images)
Eagleson also named two people who he alleged were part of an "advance team" sent by the Saudi government to assist the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda in plotting the attacks, which killed nearly 3,000 people. Saudi Arabia has denied the claims.
"It's been 24 years of pain and anguish and fighting for our families. What happened to this community, what happened to America that day, was horrific. However, what's happening currently and what's been happening for the past 24 years has been an abomination," Eagleson said of the drawn-out legal fight.
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The Tribute in Light rises over the Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan. (AP)
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"This is what we've all known for 20 years," Eagleson said. "It's time for America to learn what we've been fighting.… This is the best thing that we can do for the memories of our loved ones is let’s stand up for what’s right and just and let’s have truth accountability and closure."
The attacks on Sept. 11 were carried out by 19 suspects associated with al Qaeda, led at the time by Usama bin Laden. They hijacked four commercial airplanes in the United States, crashing two into the twin towers in New York City, one into the Pentagon and another into a field in Pennsylvania. The 19 died in the attacks. Five others were charged in military tribunals and are being held at Guantanamo Bay.
Ashley Oliver is a reporter for Fox News Digital and FOX Business, covering the Justice Department and legal affairs. Email story tips to ashley.oliver@fox.com.
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