Military judge reinstates plea deals for 9/11 mastermind KSM, two other terrorists in shock ruling


A military judge ruled Wednesday that plea deals sparing accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other terrorists the death penalty must remain in effect.

The stunning move comes three months after Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin revoked the shocking plea deals handed out to Mohammed and two alleged accomplices by the Office of Military Commissions in July.


A military judge ruled Wednesday that plea deals sparing accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other terrorists the death penalty must remain in effect. AP

The order, issued by Air Force Col. and Judge Matthew McCall in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, was first reported by the Associated Press and has not yet been posted publicly.

This is a developing story. Check back for more.



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