9/11 mastermind’s plea blocked: US court scraps deal; backs Pentagon’s authority

In a significant turn, a US federal appeals court has rejected the plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged 9/11 mastermind. This decision halts a major development in the prolonged military prosecution. The court upheld Defence Secretary's authority to block the agreement, which would have avoided the death penalty.

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