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9/11 Families Divided About NYC Terror Trials

Yesterday’s announcement that five accused 9/11 plotters will finally face civilian trials in downtown Manhattan next year has families of the victims feeling emotions ranging from a desire to see justice finally served in the place where the murders happened, to firm opposition against the “circus” of a trial so close to the former site of the towers. It seems from this article that most 9/11 family members who oppose the news are actually against any trial at all, and would like to see the alleged plotters summarily executed.
Trial Venue Leaves 9/11 Families Angry or Satisfied [NYT]

9/11 Families Divided About NYC Terror Trials