A military judge has scheduled a trial for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused of orchestrating the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, to begin in June 2028. The decision, issued Wednesday, comes nearly 25 years after the attacks. The Straits Times reports Mohammed is accused of plotting the attacks by flying planes into the World Trade Center.
The scheduling of the trial marks a significant step in the long-delayed pursuit of justice for the victims of 9/11. However, the trial date is still over five years away, continuing a protracted legal process that began in 2008 with the establishment of military commissions at Guantanamo Bay. NBC News reports Judge Dennis Lind set the date.
The Hill notes Mohammed is described as the self-proclaimed and accused “mastermind” of the attacks. The Daily Mail highlights the length of time that has passed since the attacks, framing the trial as finally bringing the accused to face justice. No right-leaning outlet reported this story beyond the Daily Mail.
The case has been plagued by legal challenges and delays, including debates over the admissibility of evidence obtained through enhanced interrogation techniques. The 2028 date suggests the pre-trial motions and evidentiary hearings will continue for several more years.
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