9/11 plea deals can proceed despite Pentagon intervention, judge says
Briefly

Air Force Col. Matthew McCall ruled that agreements allowing three alleged 9/11 plotters to plead guilty must remain valid, despite Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's cancellation.
Austin's decision to void the plea deals was controversial, driven by pressure from 9/11 families and lawmakers, but McCall emphasized the necessity of honoring finalized legal agreements.
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