A military judge upheld plea deals for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and co-defendants.

A military judge at Guantanamo Bay has upheld the plea bargains for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged 9/11 mastermind, and two co-defendants, contradicting Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's order to void them. The agreements allow the defendants to avoid the death penalty in exchange for guilty pleas. Austin's attempt to nullify the deals faced backlash, but the judge's ruling ensures the plea agreements remain valid in this significant ongoing case.

November 07, 2024
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