Trial for 9/11 mastermind remains unrealized

🇺🇸 UNITED STATES — Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind behind the September 11 attacks, still has not been tried despite years of delays and complications. Legal challenges and disputes over evidence have stalled proceedings at Guantanamo Bay. Advocates call this protracted process a failure of justice for the victims.

First reported by chicagotribune.com · developing for 27 days · chicagotribune.com

Why it matters

The continued stall of this trial raises concerns about accountability for acts of terrorism.

Context

The trial has faced multiple delays since it was first announced.