Alleged 9/11 Mastermind to Be Tried at Gitmo in Jan. 2021

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused of masterminding the Sept. 11 attacks, will go on trial at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp on Jan. 11, 2021, a military official said Friday.

Air Force Col. Shane Cohen will be the presiding judge on the case. 

Mohammed is charged with terrorism, hijacking an aircraft, murder in violation of the laws of war and other crimes. 

If convicted, he faces the death penalty. 

This story is developing. Check back for updates. 

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