A U.S. military judge has established June 5, 2028, as the trial date for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of orchestrating the September 11, 2001, attacks. This decision places the trial almost 27 years after the tragic events that saw hijackers commandeer airplanes and crash into the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania, resulting in nearly 3,000 casualties.
Air Force Lt. Col. Michael A. Schrama dismissed prosecutors’ suggested start date of January 11, 2027, finding it incompatible with existing pretrial disputes. He emphasized the necessity of having adequate time to address motions related to evidence and compliance, including deliberations on whether to exclude certain FBI-documented statements.
Mohammed will face trial alongside Walid bin Attash, Ali Abdul Aziz Ali, and Mustafa al-Hawsawi, all charged with involvement in the conspiracy. These individuals remain in custody at the U.S. naval base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.
Prosecutors accuse Mohammed of devising and implementing the plan targeting prominent U.S. landmarks using passenger jets. Captured in Pakistan in March 2003, he has been detained at Guantánamo Bay since 2006.
The scheduling follows the failure of a plea deal that might have enabled Mohammed to concede guilt and accept life imprisonment without parole, thereby avoiding a death penalty trial. The court’s timetable outlines crucial steps leading to jury selection on June 5, 2028. However, meeting intervening deadlines is crucial to avoid potential postponements.
The situation is ongoing and updates will be provided as they become available.
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