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Federal judge postpones 9/11 plea deals, complicating closure for families

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Federal judge postpones 9/11 plea deals, complicating closure for families

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  • A federal judge has postponed plea deals that would have allowed Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two associates to plead guilty to their roles in the 9/11 attacks.
  • The plea agreements aimed to grant life sentences instead of the death penalty, potentially providing closure for victim families after over 20 years.
  • Family members had traveled to Guantanamo Bay to hear the guilty pleas in person, further emphasizing the emotional weight of the case.
  • The D.C. Circuit Court's decision to issue an administrative stay means that proceedings are temporarily halted, pending further review.
  • Many families expressed frustration, arguing justice has been long overdue and the delay complicates their pursuit of accountability.

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