The New York Times is reporting German officials gave the CIA the first name and phone number of one of the 9/11 hijackers two and a half years before he flew one of the hijacked planes into the World Trade Center. According to the Times, the CIA never followed up on the tip from Germany about the man, Marwan al-Shehhi, until after 9/11.
CIA Given Name of 9/11 Hijacker in March 1999
HeadlineFeb 24, 2004