The judge at Guantanamo Bay ruled that plea bargains struck by Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants remain valid, countering Defense Secretary Austin's order.
These plea agreements were negotiated under government auspices and aimed to spare defendants the risk of the death penalty in exchange for guilty pleas.
The recent ruling has triggered significant political backlash, particularly from Republican lawmakers, indicating the sensitive nature of this high-profile case.
The Pentagon acknowledged the ruling but refrained from immediate comment. This decision adds complexity to a prosecution already fraught with legal challenges.
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