Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, believed to be the principal architect of the September 11, 2001 attacks, will face trial in Guantánamo Bay starting June 5, 2028. Mohammed, currently detained at the Guantánamo Bay detention facility, allegedly conceived the attacks "from A to Z”. The announcement marks a significant, though distant, step forward in the long-delayed pursuit of justice for the victims of 9/11. This trial has been beset by legal challenges and delays since the attacks, raising questions about the efficacy of military commissions. The lengthy timeframe reflects the complexity of the case and the sensitive nature of the evidence. The setting of a trial date offers a measure of closure for families who have awaited accountability for decades. It remains to be seen if a conviction will be secured after the extensive legal process.