Plea Deal for 9/11 Terrorists
Pentagon prosecutors agreed to a plea deal with three terrorists behind the Sept. 11 attacks, which was later revoked. Senator Dick Durbin urged Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to reinstate the plea deals.
Key Points
- Senator Durbin calls for reinstatement of plea deals
- Significant backlash from family members of 9/11 victims
- Defense Secretary Austin withdraws plea agreements
Pros
- Avoiding the death penalty for accused terrorists
Cons
- Denial of finality and justice to 9/11 families