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Military Court Upholds Plea Deals for 9/11 Plotters

1/1/2025

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A U.S. military appeals court has dealt a significant blow to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, upholding a ruling that preserves plea deals for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants in the 9/11 attacks. These agreements enable them to plead guilty to lesser charges, sparing them from the death penalty. Austin still has the option to appeal this decision.

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A U.S. military appeals court has dealt a significant blow to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, upholding a ruling that preserves plea deals for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants in the 9/11 attacks. These agreements enable them to plead guilty to lesser charges, sparing them from the death penalty. Austin still has the option to appeal this decision.