One of the "key participants" behind the 2012 attack on the US mission in Benghazi that left the ambassador and three other Americans dead has been arrested, officials said Friday.

Attorney General Pam Bondi said the suspect, Zubayr al-Bakoush, has been brought to the United States and will face murder and other charges.

"The FBI has arrested one of the key participants behind the Benghazi attack," Bondi said at a press conference. "Bakoush will now face American justice on American soil."

The Justice Department said Bakoush has been charged with terrorism-related offenses, murder and........

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