Khalid Sheikh Mohammed: Trial date set for alleged 9/11 mastermind
A military judge has scheduled the trial for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, for June 2028. The case has faced significant delays, including the rejection of a previous plea deal that would have avoided a death-penalty trial.
Why it matters
The trial represents a significant milestone in the long-running legal proceedings related to the 9/11 attacks and the US government's handling of Guantanamo Bay detainees.
Image source, HO/AFP via Getty Images Image caption, This photo obtained in March, 2003, shows Khalid Sheikh Mohammed shortly after his capture
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