Trial date set for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
His plea deal to avoid a death-penalty trial was rejected by a federal appeals court last summer.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind behind the 9/11 terror attacks, will face trial in June 2028, according to a military judge's ruling. The 25-year delay comes after prosecutors sought an earlier date of 2027, which was deemed too soon. Mohammed, who has been held at Guantanamo Bay since 2006, was initially part of a plea deal that would have seen him admit guilt in exchange for a life sentence without parole.
However, a federal appeals court overturned the agreement last summer. Prosecutors argue that the trial, originally set for 5 June 2028, will allow time for disputes over the admissibility of evidence. The three co-accused listed in the court document are Walid bin Attash, Ali Abdul Aziz Ali, and Mustafa al-Hawsawi.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- 9/11 Mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed To Face Trial In 2028, Nearly 27 Years After Attacks freepressjournal.in
- Trial date set for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed gbcghanaonline.com
