A military judge rules that portions of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’s 2007 statements to investigators are involuntary and therefore cannot be used in his 9/11-related trial. The decision comes in the long-running case against Mohammed, who is accused of serving as the plot’s mastermind.
The judge, Lt. Col. Michael Schrama, determines that the relevant confession was not voluntarily given, according to reports. Sources describe the ruling as a significant setback for prosecutors because it limits what the government can present to the court. Coverage also notes that the case has already faced major delays as the legal process continues.
CBS reports that the trial is currently set for June 2028 and specifies that the statements were made to FBI agents while Mohammed was held at Guantanamo Bay. Other outlets similarly characterize the ruling as potentially further stalling the already protracted prosecution, with Fox emphasizing the effect on the timeline.
