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Supreme Court rejects alleged 9/11 mastermind’s attempt to revive plea deal

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others accused of plotting the terrorist attacks are scheduled to go on trial in 2028 and could face the death penalty.

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NBC News· Oct 19, 1:33 PMSupreme Court rejects alleged 9/11 mastermind’s attempt to revive plea deal
New York Post· Oct 19, 7:04 PMSupreme Court rejects bid by 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to revive controversial plea deal

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