Defense Secretary Revokes Plea Deals for 9/11 Plotters After Public Outcry

Families of victims and lawmakers commend the decision, pushing for swift trials and maximum penalties.

• Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rescinded plea deals for three 9/11 plotters, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.
• The original plea deals would have removed the death penalty option for the accused terrorists.
• Victims' families and Republican lawmakers strongly opposed the initial agreements, calling them a betrayal.
• The reversal has reignited demands for justice, with calls for immediate trial dates and severe punishments.
• The decision underscores ongoing tensions between justice for victims and broader questions of government power and morality.

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