MTN dealt US court blow, vows to fight terror claims

The ruling, handed down on 25 September 2026 by the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, means the cases will now move into the discovery phase – where both sides exchange evidence.

The ruling means the cases will now move into the discovery phase - where both sides exchange evidence.‘No wrongdoing’ While the rulings stop short of finding MTN liable, they clear the way for the lawsuits to advance into the discovery phase – a critical stage where both sides will be compelled to exchange evidence, setting the stage for a bruising legal battle.