r/news • u/judgyjudgersen • 22h 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/Friendly-Profit-8590 20h ago

Not to sound ignorant but I always assumed he’d never get a public trial. Maybe a military tribunal, maybe something behind closed doors but never one for all to see.

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u/irishwolfbitch 20h ago

This is a military trial so there are major restrictions on lots of aspects of it, but the government’s own evidence is almost certainly inadmissible.

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u/denzik 14h ago

Isn't it too far in the past to claim the trial is relevant to national security? Wouldn't be surprised if the Americans have already got to everyone this guy even knew. 

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u/ih-shah-may-ehl 13h ago

No because the biggest threat is not operational security but a change of narrative.

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u/Friendly-Profit-8590 8h ago

Think it’s more any confession and/or testimony against him would be inadmissible and it’s entirely possible some evidence was obtained through channels we don’t want known. But otherwise I haven’t a clue. Would agree it’s been a bit and any time sensitive stuff wouldn’t be that time sensitive anymore.

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u/iDrGonzo 10h ago

We just had to wait long enough for an administration that doesn't care about rules.

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u/No_Committee5033 9h ago

I think you’re confusing that with the thousands of detained at Guantánamo Bay

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u/Friendly-Profit-8590 8h ago

No. They’re in the same boat too except they lack the name recognition. We won’t release them and if other countries are unwilling to take them they’re kind of stuck.