Biden Administration Seeks to Block Plea Deal for 9/11 Mastermind
The Justice Department has filed an appeal to prevent the acceptance of plea agreements for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and co-defendants in the 9/11 case.
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The Biden administration aims to halt plea agreements for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants, arguing it undermines the chance for a public trial and capital punishment. The government asserts these men played significant roles in the 9/11 attacks, warranting a full trial. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin previously rejected the deals, but military courts deemed them valid. The appeal highlights the sensitive nature of the case as family members of victims express mixed opinions on the plea deal.
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