Military Commission Sets Trial Date for Alleged 9/11 Mastermind

Why it matters locally: The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed holds national significance, as events of this nature often lead to discussions about national security and the ongoing fight against terrorism, topics that are relevant to citizens and military families throughout Ohio.

A military commission at the U.S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has set a trial date for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused of orchestrating the September 11, 2001, attacks. Four co-defendants also face trial alongside him. The trial date announcement follows a decision last summer by a federal appeals court. That court rejected a plea deal that would have allowed Mohammed to avoid a death penalty trial.