Three men accused of plotting the 9/11 attacks, including alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, have reached a plea agreement with the military. The agreement involves Mohammed, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin ‘Attash, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi pleading guilty to some charges as early as next week at Guantanamo Bay. The exact terms of the agreement are not yet available, but it is expected that they will plead guilty to lesser charges that could spare them from the death penalty.
The defendants, including Mohammed, were initially charged and arraigned in 2008 in connection with their alleged role in the 9/11 attacks. Mohammed, who was captured in Pakistan in 2003, has been held at Guantanamo Bay along with other al Qaeda detainees. The plea agreement marks a significant development in the long legal process surrounding the 9/11 attacks.
The names of the reporters covering the story are Tim Stelloh and Courtney Kube, who are both part of the NBC News Digital team. This is a developing story, and updates are expected as more information becomes available. Please check back for the latest updates on this significant development.
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