9/11 Mastermind to Face Military Trial in 2028

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, is scheduled to face a U.S. military tribunal at Guantanamo Bay in June 2028. The case centers on terrorism and capital charges, with ongoing pretrial disputes and battles over whether evidence obtained during CIA detention and alleged torture can be used in court. A collapsed plea deal in 2024 left Mohammed and three co-defendants to be tried without a prior resolution, amid continued legal wrangling. Proceedings will proceed under military commissions rules, with juries drawn from service members and a timetable that accommodates numerous evidentiary motions and potential delays. The case has become a focal point of debates over CIA black sites and interrogation practices, while families of victims pursue accountability years after the attacks.