Why Judge Included Iran With Al Qaeda In $6 Billion 9/11 Lawsuit Award

While it is questionable whether they will end up receiving anything, a judge has awarded $6 billion in a 9/11 lawsuit against Al Qaeda and Iran:

A judge Monday awarded 9/11 relatives $6 billion in their suit targeting Al Qaeda and silent partner Iran for complicity in the heinous plot that killed nearly 3,000 people.

Manhattan Federal Magistrate Judge Frank Maas’ ruling is the first to hit those responsible for the attacks with civil penalties, which would be due to 110 survivors and to the estates of 47 victims that are parties to the suit.