The Tainted Confession: What's at Stake for Justice in Guantanamo Bay The decision to dismiss Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's confession, made nearly 20 years ago to FBI agents, has sent shockwaves through the world of national security and justice.
This development raises fundamental questions about the integrity of confessions obtained under duress – and the long term consequences for those seeking truth and accountability.
The military judge's ruling is a rebuke to the federal government's handling of Mohammed's interrogation.