Friday Night Dump: 9/11 Suspects Have Their Military Commission Charges Dropped

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, left, as he was in 2003, and right,
a picture allegedly taken in July, 2009. Photo: AP

Charges Withdrawn in Military Commissions for Sept. 11 Suspects -- FOXNews.com

Charges against 9/11 suspects were dropped "without prejudice" -- a procedural move that allows federal officials to transfer the men to trial in a civilian court and also leaves the door open to again bringing charges in military commissions.

All charges have been withdrawn in the military commissions against the five suspects in the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks being held at Guantanamo Bay.

The charges were dropped "without prejudice," according to the Defense Department -- a procedural move that allows federal officials to transfer the men to trial in a civilian court and also leaves the door open, if necessary, to bring charges again in military commissions.

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More News On The Pentagon Dropping Its Charges Against The 9/11 Suspects

Pentagon drops charges against 9/11 plotters, clearing way for civilian trials -- McClatchy News
US moves closer to 9/11 trial in New York -- AFP

My Comment: And so this circus begins (maybe).