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Military Judge Postpones Guilty Plea Proceedings in Sept. 11 Case

The hearing for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed's guilty plea has been postponed, but preparations will continue as pleas are still recognized as valid.

Plea deals revived for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and others

Plea deals for 9/11 suspects remain valid despite attempts to annul them, sparing them from the death penalty.

Military Judge Postpones Guilty Plea Proceedings in Sept. 11 Case

The hearing for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed's guilty plea has been postponed, but preparations will continue as pleas are still recognized as valid.

Plea deals revived for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and others

Plea deals for 9/11 suspects remain valid despite attempts to annul them, sparing them from the death penalty.
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Plea Deals for Accused 9/11 Plotters Are Valid, Judge Rules

Military judge affirmed plea agreements in the Sept. 11 case, potentially leading to life sentences instead of death for the accused.

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

The Pentagon faces complications regarding plea deals with 9/11 defendants after a judge ruled the agreements must remain valid.

Guantanamo Hearing Cut Short by Crisis on Defense Team in U.S.S. Cole Case

The U.S.S. Cole bombing defense team faces leadership challenges with the early retirement of the lead lawyer, jeopardizing the trial scheduled for 2025.

Plea Deals for Accused 9/11 Plotters Are Valid, Judge Rules

Military judge affirmed plea agreements in the Sept. 11 case, potentially leading to life sentences instead of death for the accused.

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

The Pentagon faces complications regarding plea deals with 9/11 defendants after a judge ruled the agreements must remain valid.

Guantanamo Hearing Cut Short by Crisis on Defense Team in U.S.S. Cole Case

The U.S.S. Cole bombing defense team faces leadership challenges with the early retirement of the lead lawyer, jeopardizing the trial scheduled for 2025.
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#911-attacks

Accused Sept. 11 Plotters Agree to Plead Guilty at Guantanamo Bay

The accused of plotting 9/11 attacks pled guilty to conspiracy charges for a life sentence, avoiding a death-penalty trial at Guantanamo Bay.

Bush Administration Lawyer Whose Wife Was Killed on 9/11 Supports Plea Deal

The Defense Secretary's rescinding of the plea deal in the case of the 9/11 attacks defendant has sparked controversy and uncertainty.

Defense secretary's intervention in 9/11 cases faces judge's scrutiny

The military judge overseeing the 9/11 attacks case will assess the legality of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's decision to rescind plea agreements, causing potential delays and controversy.

Why Hasn't the 9/11 Trial Started?

The 9/11 trial involving five accused conspirators has faced numerous delays, with a start date unlikely before 2026.

C.I.A. Violently Cut Off 9/11 Suspect When He Tried to Talk About Attacks

CIA interrogators used physical punishment to deter prisoner from discussing 9/11 attacks during questioning.
Khalid Shaikh Mohammed was subjected to waterboarding 183 times in March 2003 under the mistaken belief of an imminent nuclear attack in the U.S.

C.I.A. Violently Cut Off 9/11 Suspect When He Tried to Talk About Attacks

Khalid Shaikh Mohammed confessed to planning the 9/11 attacks during questioning.
CIA punished Mohammed for discussing 9/11 attacks instead of focusing on Al Qaeda's future plans.

Accused Sept. 11 Plotters Agree to Plead Guilty at Guantanamo Bay

The accused of plotting 9/11 attacks pled guilty to conspiracy charges for a life sentence, avoiding a death-penalty trial at Guantanamo Bay.

Bush Administration Lawyer Whose Wife Was Killed on 9/11 Supports Plea Deal

The Defense Secretary's rescinding of the plea deal in the case of the 9/11 attacks defendant has sparked controversy and uncertainty.

Defense secretary's intervention in 9/11 cases faces judge's scrutiny

The military judge overseeing the 9/11 attacks case will assess the legality of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's decision to rescind plea agreements, causing potential delays and controversy.

Why Hasn't the 9/11 Trial Started?

The 9/11 trial involving five accused conspirators has faced numerous delays, with a start date unlikely before 2026.

C.I.A. Violently Cut Off 9/11 Suspect When He Tried to Talk About Attacks

CIA interrogators used physical punishment to deter prisoner from discussing 9/11 attacks during questioning.
Khalid Shaikh Mohammed was subjected to waterboarding 183 times in March 2003 under the mistaken belief of an imminent nuclear attack in the U.S.

C.I.A. Violently Cut Off 9/11 Suspect When He Tried to Talk About Attacks

Khalid Shaikh Mohammed confessed to planning the 9/11 attacks during questioning.
CIA punished Mohammed for discussing 9/11 attacks instead of focusing on Al Qaeda's future plans.
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Accused 9/11 plotters reach plea deals with U.S. to avoid death penalties

The accused of the Sept. 11 attacks have reached plea agreements to avoid the death penalty, ending a long legal process.

Inside the Secretive Facility Housing Migrants at Guantanamo Bay

Migrants at Guantanamo Bay face legal limbo and harsh conditions, with calls for change in how they are treated under U.S. policies.

Rights groups demand end to asylum seeker detentions in Guantanamo

The US must end inhumane treatment of asylum seekers at Guantanamo Bay and adhere to human rights obligations.

Accused 9/11 plotters reach plea deals with U.S. to avoid death penalties

The accused of the Sept. 11 attacks have reached plea agreements to avoid the death penalty, ending a long legal process.

Inside the Secretive Facility Housing Migrants at Guantanamo Bay

Migrants at Guantanamo Bay face legal limbo and harsh conditions, with calls for change in how they are treated under U.S. policies.

Rights groups demand end to asylum seeker detentions in Guantanamo

The US must end inhumane treatment of asylum seekers at Guantanamo Bay and adhere to human rights obligations.
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Will the US Ever Give Up Guantanamo Bay?

Guantanamo Bay remains under U.S. control primarily due to political relations with Cuba.

Aafia Siddiqui: Victim of all victims | Part I

Aafia Siddiqui is portrayed by her lawyer as an unjust victim of circumstance in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.

The true story of New Order's rise from the ashes of Joy Division

Podcast landscape has evolved significantly in the past decade, making it challenging for older shows to retain their original audiences.

A prisoner in Guantanamo finds some escape in building intricate model ships | Aeon Videos

Moath al-Alwi remains imprisoned at Guantánamo Bay despite being deemed no threat to security and without any formal charges.
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The Many Challenges at Guantanamo Bay, Encapsulated in One Case

The future of prison operations at Guantanamo Bay faces challenges, including aging population, secret plea deals, and approval for transfer of detainees to stable allies.

Guantanamo Detainees Moved Amid Structural Problems at Showcase Prison

The military evacuated a showcase prison at Guantanamo Bay due to undisclosed infrastructure problems, relocating all detainees to Camp 6.

The Many Challenges at Guantanamo Bay, Encapsulated in One Case

The future of prison operations at Guantanamo Bay faces challenges, including aging population, secret plea deals, and approval for transfer of detainees to stable allies.

Guantanamo Detainees Moved Amid Structural Problems at Showcase Prison

The military evacuated a showcase prison at Guantanamo Bay due to undisclosed infrastructure problems, relocating all detainees to Camp 6.
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Defense Secretary Revokes Plea Deal for Accused Sept. 11 Plotters

Defense Secretary revoked plea agreement with Sept. 11 suspects at Guantanamo Bay, reinstating the case as a death penalty trial.

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

Weekly roundup of appellate litigation news from How Appealing blog.
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Trial in Bombing of U.S. Warship Set to Start 25 Years After Attack

The death penalty trial for the U.S.S. Cole bombing plot coincides with its 25th anniversary in October 2025.

Bali Bombing Conspirators Get 5 More Years at Guantanamo Bay

Two prisoners convicted in the 2002 Bali bombing have been sentenced to 23 years in confinement at Guantanamo Bay, but could be freed by 2029.
They have been held by the US since 2003 and were tortured in CIA black site prisons before pleading guilty to war crimes charges last week.

Families Head to Guantanamo Bay Seeking Justice in Bali Bombing Case

Relatives of victims of the 2002 Bali bombings are heading to Guantanamo Bay to represent the dead in the trial of two men involved in the attack.
The bombings killed tourists and workers from 22 nations, including Megan Heffernan, who was born and raised in Alaska.

Trial in Bombing of U.S. Warship Set to Start 25 Years After Attack

The death penalty trial for the U.S.S. Cole bombing plot coincides with its 25th anniversary in October 2025.

Bali Bombing Conspirators Get 5 More Years at Guantanamo Bay

Two prisoners convicted in the 2002 Bali bombing have been sentenced to 23 years in confinement at Guantanamo Bay, but could be freed by 2029.
They have been held by the US since 2003 and were tortured in CIA black site prisons before pleading guilty to war crimes charges last week.

Families Head to Guantanamo Bay Seeking Justice in Bali Bombing Case

Relatives of victims of the 2002 Bali bombings are heading to Guantanamo Bay to represent the dead in the trial of two men involved in the attack.
The bombings killed tourists and workers from 22 nations, including Megan Heffernan, who was born and raised in Alaska.
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Psychologist Who Waterboarded C.I.A. Prisoners Defends Method's Use in 9/11 Case

The article delves into the methods the CIA employed to explain how Khalid Shaikh Mohammed endured waterboarding 183 times, offering different perspectives on his ability to withstand the technique.

The U.S. Was Resettling Guantanamo Prisoners. The Hamas Attack Halted Those Plans.

Biden administration halted Guantanamo Bay detainee transfer to Oman amid security concerns after Hamas attack on Israel.

Long-Serving Prosecutor Quits Sept. 11 Case at Guantanamo Bay

One of the longest-serving prosecutors in the Sept. 11, 2001, case is stepping down due to the pressure of repeated trips to Guantanamo Bay on him and his family.
The prosecutor's departure suggests that the trial of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and four other prisoners accused of conspiring in the 9/11 attacks will be further delayed.

War Crimes Hearing Gives Public Virtual Look Inside a Secret C.I.A. Prison

The public saw the first-ever view of a C.I.A. black site through a virtual tour led by a former Qaeda commander, revealing details of his humiliating experience in U.S. custody.
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