US military court rules 9/11 defendant confessions inadmissible due to torture

A military judge has ruled that statements obtained from Khalid Sheikh Mohammed via enhanced interrogation techniques at Guantanamo Bay are inadmissible in court. This decision significantly complicates the long-delayed prosecution of the 9/11 mastermind, as the government must now rely on alternative evidence to secure a conviction. The ruling underscores the ongoing legal challenges regarding the use of evidence derived from coercive interrogation practices.