Appeals Court Cancels 9/11 Terrorist Plea Deals
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A U.S. appeals court overturned a plea deal in the 9/11 case at Guantanamo Bay, allowing the possibility of a death penalty trial to proceed, after the Defense Secretary had previously declared the deal void. The decision has delayed resolution for victims' families and may lead to further appeals and lengthy pretrial proceedings.
- Appeals Court Overturns Plea Deal in 9/11 Case The New York Times
- Court throws out plea deal for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, two other terrorists Fox News
- US court rejects plea deal for '9/11 mastermind' Khalil Sheikh Mohammed BBC
- Court rules former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had authority to throw out plea deals for 9/11 alleged conspirators CNN
- Guantánamo plea deals for accused 9/11 plotters are canceled by federal appeals court NPR
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