Military Commission Sets Trial Date for Alleged 9/11 Mastermind

Why it matters locally: While the trial itself is held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, its proximity to Florida means that federal resources and personnel from the state may be involved in logistical and security aspects related to the proceedings.

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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.