Guantanamo Bay plea deal for 9/11 attackers
Three men accused of roles in the 9/11 terrorist attacks will plead guilty in exchange for a life sentence after nearly 2 decades in prison at Guantanamo Bay.
Key Points
- Three men accused of roles in the 9/11 attacks
- Nearly 2 decades in prison at Guantanamo Bay
- Pleading guilty in exchange for a life sentence
Pros
- Avoidance of a lengthy and costly death-penalty trial
- Closure for the families of the victims
Cons
- Controversy over plea deals and justice for the victims