January 1, 2025 12:43 PM

Pentagon appeals Court upholds plea deals for 9/11 plotters

A Pentagon appeals court has upheld controversial plea deals for three men accused of orchestrating the 9/11 attacks, clearing the way for the US government to proceed with the agreements, reported The Washington Post. The court's unanimous ruling, delivered late Monday, rejected efforts by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to block the deals. Austin had attempted to nullify the agreements in August, despite a judge's previous approval of the terms. The plea deals involve Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, ...