Justices let stand Pentagon's cancellation of 9/11 plea deals
The ruling leaves the Pentagon's cancellation of the plea agreements in place.
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What happened
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to review a decision by former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to cancel plea agreements. The deals covered Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants accused of plotting the September 11 attacks. Mohammed is described as the alleged mastermind of the 2001 attacks.
Why it matters
The ruling leaves the Pentagon's cancellation of the plea agreements in place.
Coverage
- Supreme Court rejects effort to revive Khalid Sheikh Mohammed plea deal (Spectrum News)
- Supreme Court backs Pentagon decision to throw out plea deals for 9/11 alleged conspirators (CNN)
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