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I, along with much of our nation and Congress, are deeply shocked and angered by news that the terrorist mastermind and his associates who planned the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, which killed nearly 3000 innocent people, were offered a plea deal,
Rogers wrote in the letter, first obtained by Fox News Digital I appreciate that Secretary Austin listened to my concerns and reversed this horrible decision,
Rogers told Fox News Digital on Saturday The families of our 9/11 heroes channeled their anguish and outrage into a powerful message. It’s thanks to their courage that these shameful plea agreements have been reversed,
These monsters need to be forced to share every piece of information they have about the attacks and be held fully accountable for the murder of our loved ones. It's not just about punishment, it's about uncovering the full truth,
We need to send the same strong message to the sponsors of terrorism, if you harm Americans on American soil, we will hold you accountable in a U.S. court and justice will be served,
Now, it’s time for Sec. Austin & President Biden to put an end to this 23 year long nightmare by expediting the execution of these terrorists and delivering justice for the families of those affected by 9/11."
Anthony D'Esposito echoed that demand Defense Secretary Austin is displaying America’s strength with this decision, that America does not negotiate with terrorists,
said Terry Strada, national chair for 9/11 Families United Now deliver long awaited justice for 9/11 families,
I am respectfully and profoundly disappointed that after all of these years the government still has not learned the lessons of this case, and the mischief that results from disregarding due process and fair play,
he told the New York Times I hereby withdraw from the three pre-trial agreements that you signed on July 31, 2024 in the above-referenced case,
We need a president who kills terrorists, not negotiates with them."
And Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's running mate, JD Vance, described the agreements as a "sweetheart deal with 9/11 terrorists," saying during a campaign rally Today, Secretary Austin signed a memo reserving for himself the specific authority to enter into pre-trial agreements with the accused in the 9/11 military commission cases,
the Defense Department said in a press release The people responsible for structuring this awful deal did the best they could. They were dealt a bad hand by the political hacks and those who lost faith in our justice system,
I have determined that in light, of the significance of the decision to enter into pre-trial agreements with the accused ... responsibility for such a decision should rest with me,
read a memo signed by Austin and addressed to Susan Escallier, who oversaw the case While we acknowledge the decision to avoid the death penalty, our primary concern remains access to these individuals for information. These plea deals should not perpetuate a system of closed-door agreements, where crucial information is hidden without giving the families of the victims the chance to learn the full truth,
It is unconscionable that the Biden-Harris Administration would allow such a plea deal. You, Mr. Secretary, are the Cabinet Member with ultimate oversight of the Office of Military Commissions. Your Department allowed a plea deal with Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and his band of killers,
As with all congressional correspondence, the Department will respond directly to the Members."
The Pentagon declined to comment on the letter when asked by Fox News Digital, explaining