Nullifying Plea Deals and Allowing Death Penalty for 9/11 Detainees.
This bill aims to nullify any existing plea agreements made by three key individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, including Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, who are accused of involvement in the September 11 attacks. The legislation ensures they can be tried under military commissions, making the death penalty available as a sentencing option. Furthermore, it mandates strict confinement conditions, including solitary isolation at Guantanamo, with no possibility of transfer to the US mainland.
Key points
Voids previous plea agreements for three main 9/11 attack defendants, ensuring they face full trial proceedings.
Makes the death sentence available as a sentencing option in the military commission trials for these individuals.
Requires that if sentenced, these individuals must be held indefinitely in solitary confinement at Guantanamo Bay, prohibiting transfer to the US or any other country.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4946
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2024-08-01