Supreme Court rejects effort to revive Khalid Sheikh Mohammed plea deal
Also reported by Guardian US
Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to bring back a plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the man accused of leading the September 11 attacks. The deal would have allowed him to avoid the death penalty by pleading guilty and serving life in prison, but it was canceled by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in 2024.Key Facts
- Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is accused of planning the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
- He was involved in the plot to crash planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
- A plea deal was made to spare him the death penalty in exchange for a guilty plea and life imprisonment without parole.
- Military prosecutors and Pentagon officials initially approved the deal.
- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin canceled the plea deal in 2024, stating the death penalty decision must be made by the defense secretary.
- The Supreme Court rejected an attempt to reinstate the plea agreement.
- A trial for Mohammed is scheduled for 2028.
- Relatives of the September 11 victims have mixed opinions about the plea deal and trial.
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