Trial date set for four accused of involvement in 9/11 plot
A military judge has set a trial date for June 2028 for four men accused of involvement in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The case has been delayed for years by legal disputes over evidence obtained through CIA interrogation methods.
Why it matters
The case represents a significant, long-standing legal challenge regarding human rights, national security, and the pursuit of justice for the 9/11 attacks.
A 2003 photo of Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, alleged mastermind of the attacks. Photograph: AP A 2003 photo of Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, alleged mastermind of the attacks. Photograph: AP US news Trial date set for four accused of involvement in 9/11 plot The men have spent years at Guantánamo Bay, with legal proceedings mired in pre-trial conflicts over CIA’s interrogation methods
The article provides a factual account of the court order and the history of the legal proceedings.
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