Legal Drama in 9/11 Terrorism Case at Guantanamo Bay

SOURCE www.npr.org
The DOJ is trying to stop the alleged 9/11 mastermind from pleading guilty at Guantanamo, despite two U.S. military courts rejecting the Defense Secretary's attempt to block the plea.

Key Points

  • Defense Secretary trying to block guilty pleas by alleged 9/11 mastermind and three others
  • Justice Department asked federal appeals court to intervene and potentially delay plea hearing
  • Federal court likely to rule against Defense Secretary's attempt to block plea deals
  • Case may end up before U.S. Supreme Court

Pros

  • Potential resolution to the 9/11 case after over 20 years
  • Plea deals could lead to closure on Guantanamo issue

Cons

  • Slow and dysfunctional legal process at Guantanamo
  • Potential for more endless litigation and delays