AP video shows smoke rising from Saudi consulate in early October

(22 Oct 2018) Video shot by an Associated Press journalist shows smoke rising from the Saudi consulate's backyard on October 3rd, a day after Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi was killed. The video appears to corroborate a report by A News, a television channel close to Turkey's government, which released surveillance video earlier on Monday of three men burning what appear to be documents. A News said the surveillance camera video allegedly showed "evidence" being burned inside a drum and was recorded on October 3. Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday that Khashoggi died as a result of a "fistfight" at the Consulate. That claim was met with international scepticism and allegations of a cover-up to absolve the 33-year-old crown prince of direct responsibility. Turkish media reports and officials maintain that a 15-member Saudi team flew into Istanbul on October 2nd, knowing Khashoggi would enter the consulate to get a document he needed to get married. Once he was inside, the Saudis killed and dismembered the 59-year-old writer, according to Turkish media reports. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...