Judge Sets June 2028 Trial Date for 9/11 Mastermind

A judge has ruled that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, will finally stand trial in June 2028, nearly a quarter-century after nearly 3,000 Americans were murdered. The long-delayed proceedings have been mired in legal wrangling for years, frustrating victims' families who have waited decades for justice. Mohammed has been held at Guantanamo Bay since being captured and has faced numerous pretrial hearings and procedural disputes that repeatedly pushed back any resolution. The newly set trial date marks a significant step toward finally holding him accountable for one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in American history. Families of victims and national security officials have long pressed for swift justice in the case, arguing that further delays only compound the pain of that tragic day. Details on the specific charges to be addressed at trial were not immediately available.