Nearly Three Decades After 9/11, KSM Set to Face Trial in 2028
What Happened
A US military judge has scheduled the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the September 11, 2001 attacks, for June 5, 2028. Mohammed and three co-defendants have been held at Guantanamo Bay for years, but the case has faced repeated delays due to disputes over evidence, interrogation methods, and legal procedures.
Key Takeaways
The ruling marks a major step in one of the longest-running terrorism prosecutions in US history, though unresolved pretrial issues mean further delays remain possible. If it proceeds as scheduled, the trial will begin nearly 27 years after the 9/11 attacks that killed almost 3,000 people.