The rejected deals would have spared the defendants the death penalty in exchange for guilty pleas. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin overturned those agreements in 2024, and the court's ruling ensures the revocation remains in effect. The accused 9/11 mastermind and his co-defendants are scheduled for trial in June 2028.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Supreme Court Blocks 9/11 Mastermind Bid to Restore Revoked Plea Deal
US Politics2 days ago
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two alleged accomplices failed in a Monday effort to restore plea agreements that had been voided by the Biden administration. The US Supreme Court rebuffed the appeal to revive agreements the defendants had previously negotiated with military prosecutors.
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