Defense Secretary Austin Puts Death Penalty Back on the Table for 9/11 Conspirators
by Guy D. McCardle
23 hours ago
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has made a significant decision by revoking the plea deal previously negotiated with the alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other accused plotters. This reversal puts the death penalty back on the table for these individuals, a move that marks a stark departure from the earlier agreement that would have seen them serve life sentences instead. As you might imagine, when word of the plea deal with KSM was released to the public, many people were upset to hear that the death penalty was no longer an option.
The plea deal, which had been under negotiation for two years, aimed to avoid the complexities and delays of a death penalty trial. It faced significant opposition, including from within the administration. President Joe Biden had earlier rejected the proposed conditions of the plea deal last year, following Austin’s recommendation. These conditions included avoiding solitary confinement and ensuring medical treatment for injuries alleged to have been sustained during CIA interrogations.
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