The families are bringing the suit under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), as amended by the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA).
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Masri Denies All Allegations
Masri has strongly denied the claims. A spokesperson from his office told The New York Times that he was unaware of the lawsuit before media reports and characterized it as “baseless.”
“He was shocked to learn through the media that a baseless complaint was filed today referring to false allegations against him and certain businesses he is associated with,” said the statement.
 “Neither he nor those entities have ever engaged in unlawful activity or provided support for violence and militancy,” the office added.
High Society Ties and Business Interests
Masri is a prominent figure in Washington, D.C. and lives up the street from a former U.S. president and assorted political leaders and diplomats.
He is a member of the Dean’s Council at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and works with elite donors through the Middle East Investment Initiative.
