A federal judge has ruled to exclude the confession of a key figure in the 9/11 terror attacks from the upcoming trial, dealing a significant setback to prosecutors in the long-awaited case. The decision comes after legal challenges over the admissibility of statements obtained through coercive methods during years of detention. Legal experts suggest the ruling could complicate efforts to secure a conviction, raising questions about the strength of the remaining evidence against the defendant. The case has drawn intense scrutiny due to its historical significance and the prolonged legal battles surrounding it.


Judge axes Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’s confession in long-delayed 9/11 terror case — in major blow to feds  New York Post