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

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

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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.

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