Latest / Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Trial Set | Washington DC News
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three others accused of orchestrating the 9/11 attacks will finally stand trial at Guantanamo Bay in June 2028, after a military judge rejected an earlier 2027 date to ensure adequate time for pre-trial legal hurdles. The case, now spanning over two decades since the defendants’ detention began in 2003, has been bogged down by motions, disputes, and even a 2025 court ruling that allowed the Defense Secretary to scrap plea deals offering life without parole in exchange for avoiding the death penalty. With jury selection set for June 5, 2028, and opening statements…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.