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Biden administration seeks stay of plea deal for alleged 9/11 mastermind


Published on 2025-01-07 21:00:41 - ABC
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  • The Pentagon has asked a federal court to stay a plea deal for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is slated to plead guilty on Friday.

The Biden administration is seeking to stay a plea deal for a man accused of being a key conspirator in the 9/11 attacks, Mustafa al-Hawsawi, due to ongoing negotiations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) regarding the transfer of Guantanamo detainees. The plea deal, which would have allowed al-Hawsawi to plead guilty and serve a sentence in the UAE, has been put on hold as the U.S. aims to secure an agreement that would facilitate the transfer of detainees to the UAE. This development comes amidst broader efforts to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, with the administration facing challenges in finding countries willing to accept former detainees. The plea deal's delay reflects the complex international diplomacy involved in managing the legal and humanitarian aspects of Guantanamo detainees.

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