Military Commission Sets Trial Date for Alleged 9/11 Mastermind

Why it matters locally: The September 11th attacks had a devastating and lasting impact on New York City, particularly the families of victims and first responders. The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is of profound significance to many New Yorkers seeking justice and closure for the tragedy.

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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.