Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two accomplices have agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy and murder charges related to the September 11, 2001 attacks, avoiding the death penalty but facing life imprisonment. This plea deal, announced after over 20 years of detention at Guantanamo Bay, has sparked significant backlash from victims' families and lawmakers across the political spectrum, who argue it undermines justice and sends the wrong message about terrorism. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that the U.S. had no involvement in the plea negotiations, while some senators expressed deep concerns about the implications of the deal. Victims' families received the news via letter, with reactions varying from relief to frustration, highlighting the complexities of seeking justice in such a high-profile case. The deal aims to provide closure for families, but many remain dissatisfied, advocating for harsher penalties. The legal proceedings are expected to continue in the coming weeks at the military commission in Guantanamo Bay.