Biden rejects conditions sought by 9/11 defendants in potential plea deal

Military prosecutors offered plea deal to avoid death penalty if defendants admitted roles in hijackings.
Defendants sought guarantees like no solitary confinement and care for trauma from CIA torture.
White House hesitant to get involved in politically charged case mired in legal disputes.
Rejection of conditions reduces likelihood of reaching plea deal, complicates case.
Biden followed Defense Secretary Austin's recommendation in declining terms for plea talks.