Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed et al. Plea Hearing
November 13, 2024
Washington, D.C. – The Department of Defense today announced that a plea hearing has been scheduled for the case of United States v. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed et al. The hearing will be held on December 12, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. ET at the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is the alleged mastermind behind the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. He and four other co-defendants are charged with conspiracy to commit terrorism, murder, and other offenses.
The plea hearing is a significant step in the proceedings against Mohammed and his co-defendants. At the hearing, the defendants will have the opportunity to enter pleas of guilty or not guilty to the charges against them. The judge will also hear arguments from the prosecution and defense on any motions that have been filed in the case.
Media representatives who wish to attend the plea hearing must submit a request for credentials to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia by December 5, 2024. The court will issue credentials on a first-come, first-served basis.
The plea hearing is expected to be a highly publicized event. It is an important opportunity for the public to learn more about the charges against Mohammed and his co-defendants, and to observe the proceedings in this historic case.
Additional Information:
- The plea hearing will be held in Courtroom 12 of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, located at 333 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001.
- Media representatives should arrive at the courthouse at least one hour before the start of the hearing to allow time for security screening.
- The courtroom will be open to the public, but seating is limited.
- The plea hearing is expected to last all day.
- Media representatives will be allowed to photograph and record the proceedings, but only with the permission of the judge.
Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed et al. Plea Hearing
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