A U.S. grand jury has issued a third indictment against the accused terrorist, Zacarias Moussaoui. The new charges could carry the death penalty for Moussaoui, who is the only person charged in connection with the September 11 terrorist attacks. The indictment references details under the title 'aggravating circumstances' that prosecutors can use to seek the death penalty under U.S. federal law. Mr. Moussaoui has been charged with six counts of conspiracy with terrorists who killed over three thousand people by crashing their planes into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania. Moussaoui's trial is set to begin in September.
Third Indictment Issued Against Zacarias Moussaoui - 2002-07-17
Zacarias Moussaoui has received a third indictment related to the September 11 attacks, which could lead to the death penalty. He is the only individual charged in connection with these attacks, and his trial is scheduled for September. This case is significant as it represents ongoing legal actions against those involved in the attacks.
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U.S. grand jury indicts Zacarias Moussaoui for September 11 attacks, potentially facing death penalty.
- U.S. grand jury indict Zacarias Moussaoui
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The indictment of Moussaoui reinforces U.S. commitment to prosecuting terrorism.
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