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Confession Struck Down in 9/11 Trial | US News
A major legal blow to the 9/11 trial: a military judge has ruled that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’s 2007 confession is involuntary and inadmissible, citing CIA coercion and FBI failure to inform him of his rights. The ruling, delivered just before the trial date was set for June 2028, removes a key piece of evidence and pushes back proceedings to allow more time for pre-trial motions. With Mohammed having endured years of torture and isolation—including over 100 waterboardings—this decision underscores the case’s deep legal and ethical complexities. Prosecutors now face a tight window to appeal…
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