A Pentagon appeals panel upheld a military judge's ruling that plea deals in the Sept. 11 case remain valid, allowing a guilty plea hearing.
The three-judge panel emphasized that the Defense Secretary's late rescission of plea deal agreements exceeded his authority, as performance had already begun.
Family members of 9/11 victims have been split over the plea deals, labeling the process agonizing due to the persistent uncertainty of proceedings.
If unchallenged, the plea-takings could initiate a prolonged process that extends into 2025, involving testimonies and deliberations over sentencing.
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