9/11 Suspects' Trials Bogged Down By Legal Challenges To Confessions

The video discusses the complex legal proceedings for suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. The trial, initially set for January 2021, faces delays due to pretrial motions and claims of coerced confessions. Defense attorneys argue that interrogations were abusive, leading to inadmissible evidence. The historical context is compared to the Nuremberg trials, but legal challenges persist, with judges debating the admissibility of FBI interviews. The proceedings are expected to continue into the next year, highlighting ongoing legal uncertainties.

What is the significance of the trial set for January 11, 2021, in relation to the attacks?

What allegations have been made regarding Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's treatment during interrogations?

How have defense attorneys challenged the admissibility of confessions from suspects?

What was the intention behind the military prosecutor's pledge in 2006 regarding justice for the 9/11 attacks?

What challenges have arisen regarding the use of FBI interviews as evidence in the trial?