Three men accused of plotting the 9/11 attacks, including alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, have entered a plea agreement with the military. Mohammed, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin ‘Attash, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi will plead guilty to some charges as early as next week at Guantanamo Bay. The terms of the agreement are not available, but they are expected to plead guilty to lesser charges that could spare them the death penalty.
The defendants, including Mohammed, were initially charged and arraigned in 2008 in connection with their alleged roles in the 9/11 attacks. Mohammed, who was captured in Pakistan in 2003, has been held with other al-Qaeda detainees at Guantanamo Bay. The specifics of the plea agreement have not been disclosed yet. This is a developing story, and updates are expected.
Tim Stelloh and Courtney Kube reported on this news for NBC News Digital. Stelloh covers breaking news, while Kube specializes in national security and military reporting for the NBC News Investigative Unit. Stay tuned for further updates on this case as it unfolds.
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