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9/11 mastermind and three others to face trial 25 years after capture
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9/11 mastermind and three others to face trial 25 years after capture

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A military judge has ordered that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the September 11, 2001 attacks, and three other alleged terrorists will face trial in 2028.
  • Mohammed and his alleged accomplices have been held at the U.S. military base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, since 2003.
  • The trial date was set for June 5, 2028, despite prosecutors requesting a January 2027 start.

The alleged mastermind of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, and three other detainees will finally face trial in 2028. The decision comes from a military judge just two weeks before the 25th anniversary of the attacks that reshaped the world and claimed at least 3,000 lives.

Mohammed, identified as the principal architect of the attacks, has been held at the U.S. military base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, since 2003, along with three alleged accomplices. This case has experienced significant delays over the years.

State-sponsored malicious hackers preying on America’s critical infrastructure will be stopped and prosecuted.

— US Attorney General Todd BlancheStatement regarding the seizure of Chinese hacking platforms.

While state prosecutors had pushed for the trial to commence in January 2027, the judge rejected this request, setting the trial's opening for June 5, 2028. The lengthy pre-trial detention and the eventual trial date highlight the protracted legal and logistical challenges in prosecuting individuals accused of such monumental acts of terrorism.

The Chinese government opposes and combats all forms of cyberattacks.

— Chinese embassy spokesmanResponse to the U.S. seizure of Chinese hacking platforms.
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