A military commission has officially set a trial date of June 5, 2028, for four men accused of playing key roles in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The ruling was issued by Judge Lt. Col. Michael Schrama, who is the fifth judge to preside over the case since the initial arraignment of the defendants. Among those scheduled for trial is Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is widely described by authorities as the primary architect of the plot that resulted in the destruction of the World Trade Center and the deaths of nearly 3,000 people.

The announcement comes as the 25th anniversary of the attacks approaches, highlighting the significant delays that have characterized the legal proceedings at Guantánamo Bay. The case has faced numerous procedural hurdles, leadership changes, and legal challenges over the past two decades, contributing to the lengthy timeline before a trial could be scheduled. While the date has now been set, the complexity of the military commission process and ongoing legal debates regarding evidence and detention conditions have historically led to frequent schedule changes. The trial is expected to be a landmark event in the long-running legal efforts to hold those responsible for the 9/11 attacks accountable under the military justice system.