9/11 Plea Deals Overturned; Case Could Last Decades
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A federal appeals court overturned plea deals for three men accused in the 9/11 attacks. The court ruled that former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had the authority to cancel the agreements, which would have resulted in life sentences. The decision, met with mixed reactions from 9/11 families, could prolong the case for decades, potentially until 2050. Defense lawyers are considering appealing to the Supreme Court. The plea deals remain sealed.
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