Families of 9/11 Victims Enraged Over Possible Plea Deal for Suspects: 'Betrayal'

Families of victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks are expressing outrage over the possibility of a plea deal for the suspects involved in planning and executing the heinous acts that claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people.

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Families of 9/11 Victims Enraged Over Possible Plea Deal for Suspects: 'Betrayal'

Terry Strada, the chair of 9/11 Families United, has vehemently condemned the prospect of such a deal, labeling it a "betrayal" of the victims and their families. Strada, who lost her husband, Tom, in the North Tower, has been an outspoken advocate for justice for the victims.

"This is a betrayal of every single victim," Strada said in an interview with "Fox & Friends First." "This is a betrayal of the rule of law. This is a betrayal of our country."

Families of 9/11 Victims Enraged Over Possible Plea Deal for Suspects: 'Betrayal'

Five alleged 9/11 co-conspirators who were detained at the U.S. military detention facility at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, are currently facing charges in a military commission at Fort Meade, Maryland. However, there have been recent reports that the Biden administration is considering a plea deal that could spare them the death penalty.

Strada and other family members of 9/11 victims are adamanty opposed to any such deal. They argue that the suspects deserve to face the harshest possible punishment for their actions.

Families of 9/11 Victims Enraged Over Possible Plea Deal for Suspects: 'Betrayal'

"These people need to be held accountable," Strada said. "They need to pay for what they did. They need to be executed."

The possibility of a plea deal has also drawn criticism from several members of Congress. Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) have both expressed their opposition to any agreement that would spare the suspects the death penalty.

Families of 9/11 Victims Enraged Over Possible Plea Deal for Suspects: 'Betrayal'

"The 9/11 attacks were an act of war," Schumer said in a statement. "Those who planned and carried out these attacks must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law."

Gillibrand echoed Schumer's sentiments, saying in a statement, "The families of the victims of 9/11 deserve justice. A plea deal that spares these terrorists the death penalty is not justice."

Families of 9/11 Victims Enraged Over Possible Plea Deal for Suspects: 'Betrayal'

The Biden administration has not yet officially confirmed whether it is considering a plea deal for the 9/11 suspects. However, the mere possibility of such a deal has sent shockwaves through the families of the victims.

Strada and other family members are calling on the administration to reconsider and to uphold the principle of justice for the victims of 9/11.

Families of 9/11 Victims Enraged Over Possible Plea Deal for Suspects: 'Betrayal'

"We will not rest until these terrorists are brought to justice," Strada said. "We will not let them get away with this."

The families of the 9/11 victims are determined to ensure that the memory of their loved ones is honored and that those responsible for their deaths are held accountable. They will continue to fight for justice and to prevent any plea deal that would undermine the rule of law and the pursuit of justice.

Families of 9/11 Victims Enraged Over Possible Plea Deal for Suspects: 'Betrayal'