Military Commission Sets Trial Date for Alleged 9/11 Mastermind

Why it matters locally: The September 11th attacks had a profound impact on Massachusetts, as many residents were directly affected by the events, including the loss of life on flights originating from or destined for the state.

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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.