Families of 9/11 victims express outrage as three alleged terrorists accused of plotting the attacks enter into plea agreements, avoiding the death penalty. 9/11 Justice President Brett Eagleson demands a public trial and accountability from Saudi Arabia for its alleged involvement in the attacks.
Families of victims of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks have erupted in outrage after the Defense Department announced plea agreements with three alleged terrorists accused of plotting the devastating attacks.
9/11 Terrorists Reach Plea Deals, Sparing Death Penalty Amidst Outrage
The defendants, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, reportedly the mastermind behind the attacks, have entered into pretrial agreements that will spare them the death penalty, according to the Office of Military Commissions. The terms and conditions of these plea deals remain undisclosed.
Brett Eagleson, President of 9/11 Justice, who lost his father in the attacks, expressed vehement opposition to the plea deals. "They cannot put... these animals away and not let them see a trial," he stated. "America is founded upon the principles of justice. We need a lawsuit. We need a day in court and we need a hearing."
9/11 Terrorists Reach Plea Deals, Sparing Death Penalty Amidst Outrage
Eagleson emphasizes the critical need to uncover the extent of Saudi Arabia's involvement in facilitating the attacks, citing evidence of 30 individuals within the Saudi government allegedly assisting the 9/11 hijackers. "We want to know what the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia did," he said. "They had help in the form of the government of Saudi Arabia."
Relatives of victims expressed outrage at the plea deals, questioning the motives behind the decision to avoid a public trial. "Whether they live or die, I don't really give a crap," Eagleson said. "I want to know what these individuals know about what the government of Saudi Arabia did to kill my father."
9/11 Terrorists Reach Plea Deals, Sparing Death Penalty Amidst Outrage
The defendants are accused of providing training, financial support, and other assistance to the 19 terrorists who carried out the hijackings. These attacks claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people, leaving an unfathomable void for the victims' families.
The three defendants are scheduled to be sentenced at Guantánamo Bay on August 5th, 2023. Despite the plea deals, 9/11 Justice remains committed to pursuing legal action to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for its alleged role in the attacks.
9/11 Terrorists Reach Plea Deals, Sparing Death Penalty Amidst Outrage
The plea deals have sparked widespread anger and frustration among victims' families and advocates, who believe that the only path to true justice lies in a public trial and full disclosure of the facts surrounding the attacks. 9/11 Justice continues to fight for a day when the truth will be revealed and those responsible will be held fully accountable.
