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WANTING: APRIL 8, 2025

Two weeks ago, the landscaper arrived to pick up sticks and blow winter’s detritus from the gardens. The next morning, everything was covered under a lofty blanket of snow. From a window I observed a cardinal perched regal in the platform feeder under a white frozen roof peaking 10” high, a crowned crimson caller strident […]

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Relief for American Victims of International Terrorism

This week 9/11 Victim Family Members join with other U.S. Victims and Families of International Terrorism to introduce a bill to bankrupt terrorism and provide reparations for Victims and Families in the long-haul War Against Terrorism.

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ALERT

January 27, 2025 What: Whether the Secretary of Defense lawfully withdrew from the pretrial agreements. When: The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled oral arguments for tomorrow (Tuesday, 1.28.25) 9:30 AM. Each side will have 20 minutes to argue.   Where: You may view these arguments live on the DC Court of Appeals YouTube channel.

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THURSDAYS BRIEFINGS: Part 2 – The Press

VFMs share moment of silence and emotional reactions with the press as breaking news of ruling from the Solicitor General is handed down.

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THURSDAY BRIEFINGS: Part 1 – The Defense

VFMs are on the edge of their seats in back-to-back meetings, on the verge of the plea entry for the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks.

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DISCUSSION OF THE WAY FORWARD: Open Session in the Military Court In the 9/11 Case

January 10, 2025 At 8:00 AM, 9/11 Victim Family Members (VFMs) boarded the Victim’s Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) bus in courtroom attire for our second, and final day of the 54th session of War Court proceedings held at the Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Our Army Reserve escort driver stood outside the bus in salute […]

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D.C. District Court of Appeals Order

Victim’s Family Members (VFMs) were meeting with the press around 6:00 PM when notified by the NYT reporter that the Stay Order was granted. The D.C. District Court of Appeals grants Emergency Stay to suspend Pre-Trial Agreements, blocking entry of guilty pleas and admission to 103 pages of charges scheduled to take place this morning, […]

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