US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin overturned plea deals for 9/11 attack mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants, reinstating them as death-penalty cases. This decision follows backlash from victims' families and Republican lawmakers. Austin reserved authority for pre-trial agreements, citing the decision's significance. The move highlights ongoing challenges in prosecuting 9/11 suspects, the political sensitivity of these cases, and their enduring impact on US policy and national security. <br /> <br />#september11 #terrorism #nyc #lloydAustin #JoeBiden #Pentagon #September11Attack #Worldnews #USnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews <br /><br /> ~HT.97~PR.320~ED.101~
