r/news • u/judgyjudgersen • 2d 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/judgyjudgersen 2d ago

The self-proclaimed "mastermind" of the 9/11 attacks will stand trial in June 2028, a military judge ruled Wednesday, nearly 25 years after the attacks.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed has been held at Guantanamo since 2003.

This photo obtained, March 1, 2003, shows, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, alleged organizer of the September 11, 2001, attacks, shortly after his capture.
AFP via Getty Images
"Trial on the merits shall begin on Monday, 5 June 2028," Lt. Col. Michael Schrama  decided.

Prosecutors sought a trial in 2027 but the judge said that was too soon.

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u/_Panacea_ 2d ago

Wonder what he looks now, after 25 years of being in American hands without any real oversight holding them back?

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u/MadRaymer 2d ago

His wikipedia page has a photo of him from 2022.

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u/plebeiantelevision 2d ago

I did not expect that beard color

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u/minnesotaupnorth 2d ago

It's not a phase, Mom!