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#plea-agreements

Pentagon to appeal ruling that plea bargain of alleged 9/11 mastermind is valid

The Pentagon plans to appeal a military judge's ruling that upheld plea agreements for three defendants in the 9/11 case.

US reinstates plea deals for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, other 9/11 suspects

The military judge ruled Defense Secretary Austin lacked authority to rescind plea agreements of accused 9/11 plotters, affirming the validity of their deals.

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.

Pentagon to appeal ruling that plea bargain of alleged 9/11 mastermind is valid

The Pentagon plans to appeal a military judge's ruling that upheld plea agreements for three defendants in the 9/11 case.

US reinstates plea deals for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, other 9/11 suspects

The military judge ruled Defense Secretary Austin lacked authority to rescind plea agreements of accused 9/11 plotters, affirming the validity of their deals.

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.
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#war-crimes

Russia Sentences 2 Soldiers Over Killing of Ukrainian Family

Two Russian soldiers received life sentences for murdering a family of nine in occupied Ukraine, marking a rare prosecution for war crimes.
This case highlights the ongoing issues of atrocities committed by Russian forces in Ukraine and the international response.

The Failures of the Military-Justice System

The military justice system rarely punishes perpetrators of possible American war crimes, as revealed by a comprehensive new database.

Russia Sentences 2 Soldiers Over Killing of Ukrainian Family

Two Russian soldiers received life sentences for murdering a family of nine in occupied Ukraine, marking a rare prosecution for war crimes.
This case highlights the ongoing issues of atrocities committed by Russian forces in Ukraine and the international response.

The Failures of the Military-Justice System

The military justice system rarely punishes perpetrators of possible American war crimes, as revealed by a comprehensive new database.
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#guantanamo-bay

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.

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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#us-army

US army soldier charged with murder of female sergeant found dead in trash bin

A US Army soldier has been charged with murder in the death of fellow soldier Sgt Sarah Roque, the third Hispanic female soldier murdered since 2020.

US soldier who fled to North Korea to admit desertion as part of plea deal

Travis King will plead guilty to desertion and assault; nine other charges will be dismissed as part of his plea agreement.

U.S. Soldier Pleads Guilty to Desertion After Fleeing Into North Korea

Pvt. Travis King pleaded guilty to desertion and was sentenced to 12 months confinement and dishonorable discharge.

US army soldier charged with murder of female sergeant found dead in trash bin

A US Army soldier has been charged with murder in the death of fellow soldier Sgt Sarah Roque, the third Hispanic female soldier murdered since 2020.

US soldier who fled to North Korea to admit desertion as part of plea deal

Travis King will plead guilty to desertion and assault; nine other charges will be dismissed as part of his plea agreement.

U.S. Soldier Pleads Guilty to Desertion After Fleeing Into North Korea

Pvt. Travis King pleaded guilty to desertion and was sentenced to 12 months confinement and dishonorable discharge.
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#lgbtq-rights

'Righting a historic wrong,' Biden will pardon U.S. veterans convicted of having gay sex

President Joe Biden pardoned former service members convicted under a military ban on consensual gay sex, aiming to right a historical wrong and restore lost benefits.

Years after DADT's end, class action lawsuit seek to restore benefits for thousands of discharged military

Hayden Powell seeks justice for military members discharged during the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy, potentially impacting thousands of similar cases.

'Righting a historic wrong,' Biden will pardon U.S. veterans convicted of having gay sex

President Joe Biden pardoned former service members convicted under a military ban on consensual gay sex, aiming to right a historical wrong and restore lost benefits.

Years after DADT's end, class action lawsuit seek to restore benefits for thousands of discharged military

Hayden Powell seeks justice for military members discharged during the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy, potentially impacting thousands of similar cases.
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Travis King, US soldier who fled to North Korea, sentenced for desertion

Travis King has been released from confinement for good behaviour after pleading guilty to five charges, including desertion and assault.

A soldier abused young girls. The Army could have stopped him, lawsuit alleges.

The lawsuit alleges the Army failed to investigate a soldier accused of sexually assaulting minors, leading to further victimization.
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