Pentagon appeals court upholds plea deal for 9/11 orchestrator
A Pentagon appeals court on Monday ruled that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin overstepped when he revoked a plea deal that prosecutors reached with 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. Why it matters: After months of back and forth over the plea agreement,
Pentagon’s 9/11 plea deals can proceed, appeals court rules
The U.S. government earlier this year entered into the plea agreements with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other 9/11 suspects, sparing them the death penalty.
Military appeals court rules defense secretary couldn't rescind 9/11 plea deals
A military appeals court ruled Monday that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin could not withdraw plea agreements for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants.
Military court upholds plea deal, spares 9/11 suspects the death penalty
A military appeals court has upheld a plea deal for the alleged orchestrators of the 9/11 attacks, allowing them to avoid the death penalty in exchange for life imprisonment. The decision, overriding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's intervention,
Pentagon chief loses bid to reject 9/11 plea deals
Military prosecutors and defense attorneys reached the plea agreements after two years of government-approved negotiations. Supporters see the agreements as a way of resolving the legally troubled case.
US military court clears way for possible plea deals for 9/11 suspects
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin sought to throw out a possible deal in a case complicated by accusations of CIA torture.
US military appeals court says plea deals related to 9/11 attacks may proceed
A U.S. military appeals court has ruled that plea deals related to the man accused of masterminding the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and two accomplices can proceed after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had earlier moved to invalidate the agreements.
Plea deals for 9/11 masterminds upheld by military court
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Mustafa al Hawsaw, and Walid bin Attash can plead guilty to the terrorist attack and avoid the death penalty.
Military Appeals Court Rules September 11 Terrorists Won’t Face Death Penalty Despite Pentagon’s Objections
According to ABC News, the military appeals court ruled on Monday night that Mr. Austin had no authority to nullify the plea agreements, which will allow the three men to avoid the death penalty for their alleged crimes.
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