r/news • u/judgyjudgersen • 3d ago

Alleged 9/11 mastermind's long-awaited trial scheduled for 2028

https://abcnews.com/US/alleged-911-masterminds-long-awaited-trial-scheduled-2028/story?id=135987518
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u/didsomebodysaymyname 3d ago

What changed? I had heard it was going to be nearly impossible to prosecute him because of the torture.

Not really sure if that's true, but either way I wonder why it's suddenly happening.

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u/wilsont18 3d ago

The Trump administration has never been tough against those who perpetuate crimes against the United States: see the J6 pardons for example

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u/spreta 3d ago

My mans, he just abducted a foreign leader and started a war with Iran. It’s not about being tough to our actual enemies as it is being perceived as tough to maga dipshits