9/11 defendants may avoid death penalty through plea deals, sparking mixed reactions from victims' families
- The Biden administration is considering plea agreements that could spare the suspected 9/11 mastermind and four others from execution.
- Legal disputes and delays have long plagued the prosecutions, especially regarding the legality of the defendants' interrogations.
- Some victims' families expressed outrage at the possibility of no death sentences, while others want accountability beyond just the five defendants.
- The FBI has requested feedback from the families before any final decisions are made on potential plea bargains.
- If deals are reached, it could finally bring closure after over a decade of proceedings at Guantanamo Bay.