U.S. court upholds plea deals for 9/11 defendants, allowing them to avoid death penalty.

A U.S. military appeals court has upheld plea deals for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other 9/11 attack defendants, allowing them to plead guilty in exchange for avoiding the death penalty. The court rejected Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's attempt to invalidate the deals, ruling that Austin lacked the authority to do so. This decision reignites debate and could lead to further appeals.

December 31, 2024
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