Mar 5th, 2010 · The Obama administration is close to a decision to try the self-described mastermind of the 9/11 attacks in a military court. That would mark a major switch in policy. Late last year, the Justice Department announced Khalid Sheik Mohammed and four others would be tried in civilian court in New York City. The administration says no decision has been made yet.
Mar 5th, 2010 · Shifting the trial of self-proclaimed 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad to a military venue after months of administration arguing that the civilian courts are the way to go would represent a major reversal for the administration. But it's also a move that will have political consequences.
Mar 5th, 2010 · Reversing itself, the Obama administration is close to announcing that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed — the self-professed mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks — will be tried in a military court, NPR has learned. Fierce opposition to Attorney General Eric Holder's original plan appears to have prompted an about-face.
Feb 12th, 2010 · In a Washington Post interview, Attorney General Eric Holder left open the possibility of trying professed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed before a military commission.
Feb 9th, 2010 · Attorney General Eric Holder has come under fire, mostly from the Republican side of the aisle, for the decision to try Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in a civilian court — and for the handling of "underwear bomber" Umar Abdulmutallab after his arrest. New Yorker journalist Jane Mayer looks at growing partisan differences about national security.
Jan 30th, 2010 · The Obama administration appears to be backing off its controversial plan to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks, in downtown Manhattan. But there's no indication yet as to where the trial of Mohammed and four alleged co-conspirators will go now. Guest host Audie Cornish talks with NPR White House Correspondent Scott Horsley.
Jan 30th, 2010 · The Obama administration appears to be backing off its controversial plan to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks, in downtown Manhattan. But there's no indication yet as to where the trial of Mohammed and four alleged co-conspirators will go now. Guest host Audie Cornish talks with NPR White House Correspondent Scott Horsley.
Dec 11th, 2009 · A federal grand jury in New York is beginning to look at the evidence in the case against the mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks as well as four other men. The judge for the case could be selected in a very old-fashioned way: by the spin of a wheel.