ICYMI: FOX NEWS EXCLUSIVE - SAUDI FOREIGN MINISTER GRILLED ON ACTIVIST'S DEATH: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister sent his condolences on Sunday to the family of Jamal Khashoggi but offered no new information on how - or why - the Saudi activist was killed in the country’s consulate in Turkey almost three weeks ago ... Speaking during an exclusive interview with FOX News’ Bret Baier, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir said that the country is currently investigating Khashoggi’s death and that the 18 people implicated in his slaying would be punished appropriately. He said Khashoggi was killed by operatives who went "rogue." "This was an operation that was a rogue operation," he said. "This was an operation where individuals ended up exceeding the authorities and responsibilities they had. They made the mistake when they killed Jamal Khashoggi in the consulate and they tried to cover up for it."
Al-Jubeir added that none of those involved in Khashoggi’s death had close ties to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Al-Jubeir noted that the investigation was still in its early stages and said that Saudi officials currently don’t know the exact cause of Khashoggi’s death or where his remains are. Still, critics suspect Saudi authorities are trying to covering up the circumstances of Kashoggi's killing to shield the powerful crown prince.
President Trump says he wants to wait for the outcome of the Saudi investigation. Meanwhile, Turkey said it will announce details of its own investigation on Tuesday. Hatice Cengiz, Khashoggi's fiancée, reportedly has been placed under Turkish police protection.
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