In a significant ruling, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has denied a request to block a massive $656 million judgment against the Palestinian Authority. The judgment stems from a long-standing lawsuit filed by American victims of terrorist attacks in Israel, who claim that the Palestinian Authority provided financial support to the perpetrators. The lawsuit, which has been ongoing for years, has resulted in a major victory for the families of those affected, who allege that the Palestinian Authority's actions led to their loved ones' suffering. The decision by Justice Sotomayor to reject the Palestinian Authority's request for a stay of the judgment is seen as a major blow to their efforts to avoid paying the massive damages.
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor refused Monday to halt a $656 million judgment against Palestinian authorities in a long-running lawsuit filed by Americans killed or wounded in attacks in Israel.
