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Biden administration asks court to block plea deal for alleged mastermind of 9/11 attacks

The Biden administration has requested a federal court in New York to reject a plea agreement for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, along with four other defendants. This plea deal, which was proposed by defense attorneys and approved by military prosecutors, would have allowed the defendants to plead guilty and receive life sentences without the possibility of the death penalty. The administration's opposition stems from concerns over the plea deal's implications, particularly the removal of the death penalty option, which has been a contentious issue since the defendants were captured and held at Guantanamo Bay. The Justice Department argues that such a significant decision should not be made without further review, especially given the gravity of the crimes committed. This move reflects ongoing debates about justice, punishment, and legal processes in high-profile terrorism cases.

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