The US Department of Defense is challenging the decision of a military judge to reinstate three 9/11 terrorists’ plea deals that guarantee they would be spared the death penalty. More.
Pentagon appeals judge’s ruling that would let 9/11 terrorists take plea and escape death penalty
Military Judge Postpones Guilty Plea Proceedings in Sept. 11 Case
A military judge on Sunday postponed a hearing to receive the guilty plea of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, who is accused of masterminding the Sept. 11 attacks, so that prosecutors can seek again to nullify the plea deal. More.
Government Moves to Thwart Guilty Plea Proceedings in Sept. 11 Case
War court prosecutors are asking a military judge to refrain from taking guilty pleas from Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, who is accused of masterminding the Sept. 11 attacks, and from two men accused of conspiring with him until a higher court decides the validity of their plea agreements. More.
How advocates predict Trump's 2024 win could impact gun violence prevention laws
Drew Spiegel was preparing to march in the 2022 Fourth of July parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park when gunfire rang out. "In that short time span, seven people died, 48 more [were] injured," the 19-year-old told ABC News. More.
Voices Center for Resilience 2024 Always Remember Honorees
Voices Center for Resilience (VOICES), a non-profit organization providing long-term support for those impacted by 9/11 and helping communities prepare for other tragedies, is hosting its annual “Always Remember Gala,” to be held on Thursday, November 14th, 2024, at the iconic New York Athletic Club. More.
Plea Deals for Accused 9/11 Plotters Are Valid, Judge Rules
A military judge ruled on Wednesday that plea agreements in the Sept. 11 case were valid, reviving the possibility that the man accused of planning the attacks, Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, and two accused accomplices could eventually be sentenced to life in prison instead of death. More.
Military judge reinstates plea deals for 9/11 mastermind KSM, two other terrorists in shock ruling
A military judge ruled Wednesday that plea deals sparing accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other terrorists the death penalty must remain in effect. More.
The imperative of preparedness
One of the guiding principles that I try to live by is that I want to be an asset when things go sideways - not the guy who's standing around waiting for someone else to take action. In that spirit, I signed up for a recent, two-day Wilderness First Aid course through Sisters-based Northwest Precision Medical Training. More.