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Coverage dated August 6, 2024

Defense chief defends decision to throw out plea deal for 9/11 defendants

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke for the first time Tuesday on his decision to throw out a plea deal for the men accused in al-Qaida’s 2001 attacks, saying that the depth of American losses and sacrifice on 9/11 demand that the military commission trial goes ahead.

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    Defense chief defends decision to throw out plea deal for 9/11 defendants (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke for the first time Tuesday on his decision to throw out a plea deal for the men accused in al-Qaida’s 2001 attacks, saying that the depth of American losses and sacrifice on 9/11 demand that the military commission trial goes ahead.

  2. Military Times

    Pentagon head defends decision to revoke plea deal for 9/11 defendants (opens Military Times)

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    Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he believed the depth of American losses and sacrifice from 9/11 demand that the accused stand trial.

  3. Al Jazeera

    Lloyd Austin defends decision to revoke 9/11 plea deals (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The Pentagon chief was caught off guard by last week’s decision by prosecutors to offer deals to the men.

  4. Newsweek

    Attorneys for 9/11 defendants argue plea deal should stand (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Lawyers argued Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin violated military rules by revoking a plea agreement.

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