Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and 9/11 Terror Attacks

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two accomplices have agreed to plead guilty in exchange for life in prison rather than face a death-penalty trial for their roles in the 9/11 terror attacks. Settlement agreements bring partial closure to a case that has dragged on for twenty years and become mired in legal gridlock.

9/11 Attack Plotters Reach Plea Agreements

Three men accused of plotting the 9/11 attacks, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, have reached plea agreements in the military commissions process to plead guilty to lesser charges that could spare them the death penalty. The plea agreement is seen as a step towards accountability for the attacks and justice for the victims and survivors.

Accused 9/11 mastermind plea deal

Accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed agrees to plead guilty to conspiracy charges in return for avoiding death penalty trial. Two accomplices also agree to plead guilty.