Controversial Plea Deals for 9/11 Plotters Ignite Debate Over Justice and Guantanamo's Future

Families of victims and military veterans express mixed reactions as accused terrorists avoid death penalty after 23 years of legal battles.

• The plea agreements involve Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-conspirators, who will receive life sentences instead of facing the death penalty.
• Some 9/11 victims' families are relieved for the closure, while others feel justice has been denied by the deals.
• The plea deals highlight ongoing issues with the legal system at Guantanamo Bay and its impact on detainee trials.
• Former officials and veterans criticize the agreements, citing the long-term consequences for national security and justice.
• The future of the Guantanamo Bay facility remains uncertain, with calls for its closure continuing.

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