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9/11 Defendants to Explain Why They Did It

Men plan to air their grievances against US

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 23, 2009 2:52 AM CST
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(Newser) – The five men accused of plotting the 9/11 attacks will plead not guilty, but only so they have an opportunity to air their grievances against the US. The accused freely admit organizing the devastating terrorist attack, but wish to “explain what happened and why they did it," said a lawyer for accused terrorist Ali Abd al-Aziz Ali. They will also give "their assessment of American foreign policy," attorney Scott Fenstermaker told AP. "Their assessment is negative."

Ali Abd al-Aziz Ali is one of five men accused of plotting the 9/11 terror attack.
Ali Abd al-Aziz Ali is one of five men accused of plotting the 9/11 terror attack.   (AP Photo)
This combination of undated photos shows, from left: Ali Abd al-Aziz Ali, Waleed bin Attash, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Mustafa Ahmad al-Hawsawi and Ramzi Binalshibh.
This combination of undated photos shows, from left: Ali Abd al-Aziz Ali, Waleed bin Attash, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Mustafa Ahmad al-Hawsawi and Ramzi Binalshibh.   (AP Photos)
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COMMENTS
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cognitivefilter
Nov 25, 2009 2:51 AM CST
skeptical
DavoMax
Nov 23, 2009 12:26 PM CST
Don't be so sure. They will gain sympathizers either way. Question, will a military tribunal side step their attempt?
Doctor-Zaius
Nov 23, 2009 12:03 PM CST
The judge will be all over this and will shut down any attempt to "editorialize" on the witness stand. The only thing they will end up doing is ensure they get executed.

 
US foreign policy • Khalid Sheikh Mohammed • 9/11 attacks • Khalid Sheikh Mohammed trial

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