Overturning Plea Deals and Ensuring Death Penalty Option for 9/11 Suspects.
This bill ensures that three key individuals accused of the 9/11 attacks, including Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, face trial regardless of any prior plea agreements. The changes make the death penalty available in their military commission trials and mandate strict conditions, including solitary confinement at Guantanamo Bay. While not directly impacting daily life, the act addresses justice for a major national security event.
Key points
Existing plea agreements for key 9/11 suspects are nullified, ensuring they face a full trial for the terrorist attacks.
The death penalty is explicitly made available as a sentencing option in the trials of these specific individuals.
If convicted, the individuals must be held in solitary confinement at Guantanamo Bay and cannot be transferred to the continental U.S. or any other country.
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