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October 19, 2026
Supreme Court Confirms Rejection of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's Plea Deal Appeal
- The Supreme Court declined to hear Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's appeal to revive a 2024 plea agreement that would have spared him the death penalty.
- The plea deals were revoked by former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, a decision upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
- A military trial for Mohammed and his co-defendants is scheduled for June 2028, amidst ongoing legal challenges.
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- Supreme Court rejects alleged 9/11 mastermind’s attempt to revive plea dealOct 19, 2026 at 1:33 PM · NBC
- Supreme Court turns away appeal from 9/11 defendants seeking to reinstate plea dealsOct 19, 2026 at 1:46 PM · The Hill
- Supreme Court turns away appeal from alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh MohammedOct 19, 2026 at 2:01 PM · CBS News
- Supreme Court won't revive plea deal for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh MohammedOct 19, 2026 at 2:07 PM · AP
- Supreme Court won't revive accused 9/11 mastermind's plea dealOct 19, 2026 at 2:49 PM · Axios
- Supreme Court rejects bid to revive plea deal for accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh MohammedOct 19, 2026 at 3:08 PM · Independent