Guantánamo

Judge Sets New Timeline for 9/11 Guilty Pleas Amid Legal Twists at Guantanamo

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Guantanamo Naval Base, Cuba – In a recent legal development at Guantanamo Bay, a judge has temporarily halted the acceptance of guilty pleas from Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, the alleged orchestrator of the September 11 attacks, and two other defendants. This decision comes amid an appeal from the U.S. government, which could potentially alter the course of the sentencing phase. Air Force Col. Matthew McCall, overseeing the proceedings, has expressed intent to proceed with the hearings, potentially during the holiday break in late December or early January. His commitment indicates a readiness to move forward before … Read more

U.S. to Appeal Ruling Reinstating Plea Deals for Alleged 9/11 Conspirators at Guantanamo

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Washington — The U.S. government is set to appeal a military judge’s decision upholding plea agreements with alleged 9/11 conspirators at Guantanamo Bay, which had been previously nullified by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. A defense official confirmed on Saturday that the administration finds the plea deals, overturned in August by Austin, to still stand as “valid and enforceable” following a ruling by Col. Matthew McCall. The decision came after a surprise move by Austin, who took responsibility for the plea deal retraction into his hands this summer, away from the military commissions’ convening authority, which … Read more

Legal Advocate Urges Guantanamo Judge to Disclose 9/11 Suspects’ Plea Agreement Details

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Guantanamo Bay, Cuba – A legal representative for several media companies recently argued before a Guantanamo military judge for the disclosure of a plea agreement involving the alleged perpetrators of the September 11 attacks. The case, which has drawn intense public interest, remains shrouded in secrecy despite its profound implications for both national security and journalistic openness. The attorney emphasized the right of the public to access crucial legal documents, asserting that transparency is fundamental to the principles of justice. The plea deal in question involves five detainees at Guantanamo Bay, who are accused of … Read more

Push for Transparency: Legal Battle Erupts Over Sealed 9/11 Mastermind Plea Deal at Guantanamo

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FORT MEADE, Md. — A military commission at Guantanamo Bay faces intense scrutiny over its decision to keep a plea agreement sealed involving Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind behind the September 11, 2001 attacks, and two other defendants. Legal representatives for various national news entities have argued that the public deserves access to the details of the agreement, citing a significant public interest due to the case’s profound and ongoing impact on American society and its legal landscape. This latest controversy arises from an August plea deal that would potentially have removed the threat … Read more