US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin overturned plea deals for 9/11 attack mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants, reinstating them as death-penalty cases.
This decision follows backlash from victims' families and Republican lawmakers.
Austin reserved authority for pre-trial agreements, citing the decision's significance.
The move highlights ongoing challenges in prosecuting 9/11 suspects, the political sensitivity of these cases, and their enduring impact on US policy and national security.
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