Second militant convicted in trial over 2012 Benghazi attack

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A jury in Washington, D.C., convicted a second militant involved in the 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, that resulted in the death of U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens.

The jury convicted Mustafa al-Imam, 47, on conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and maliciously destroying government property, according to the Washington Post. The jury deadlocked on 15 other charges, including aiding and abetting in murders, and received orders from the judge to renew deliberations.

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