Alleged 9/11 Mastermind Avoids Death Penalty in Plea Deal

The alleged mastermind behind the 9/11 terror attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, along with two other defendants, will avoid the death penalty through a plea deal with the U.S. government. On Wednesday, the Department of Defense announced that Mohammed, Walid bin Attash, and Mustafa al-Hawsawi have agreed to plead guilty to their charges and face sentencing on August 5th.

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, often referred to as KSM, was captured in Pakistan in 2003 for his alleged role in orchestrating the September 11, 2001, attacks, which resulted in the. . .