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.
Key Points
- Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his accomplices will plead guilty to conspiracy and murder charges in exchange for life in prison.
- Settlement agreements acknowledge the reality of the case and are seen as the best path to finality and justice.
- Legal issues surrounding evidence obtained through torture have been a major factor in the delays of the case.
Pros
- Settlement agreements bring partial closure to the case after twenty years of legal gridlock.
- Victim family members will have the opportunity to question the defendants about the attacks as part of the plea bargains.
Cons
- Some victim family members are deeply troubled by the plea deals, feeling that crucial information is hidden without giving them the chance to learn the full truth.