Senate Bill Would Impose Export Controls for 2018 Khashoggi Murder

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a bill last week that would impose export controls and sanctions on those responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. Introduced Nov. 3, the bill would restrict exports of certain defense items and services to Saudi Arabia to “protect human rights.” Sens. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., are co-sponsors. The Treasury Department in March sanctioned a senior Saudi official and a government agency for their involvement in Khashoggi’s death (see 2102260056).