U.S. military court upholds plea deals for 9/11 plotters, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.

A U.S. military appeals court has upheld plea deals for three men, including 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, allowing them to plead guilty in exchange for avoiding the death penalty. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's attempt to block the deals was rejected, as the court found he lacked the authority to nullify agreements already approved by a judge. The 9/11 attacks, which killed nearly 3,000 people, were orchestrated by al-Qaeda. The Pentagon may appeal to a higher court.

December 31, 2024
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