Families of 9/11 attackers are furious over plea deal for suspected terrorists and want a trial

Americans who lost family members in the Sept. 11 attacks feel betrayed by their own government over a plea deal for those accused of terrorism — a total slap in the face, a leading victims’ organization says.

Brett Aguilason — the president of 9/11 Justice, an organization that represents 9/11 survivors and victims’ families — tells TMZ… that the feds did not inform or consult them before the Shocking pre-trial settlementand says it’s disturbing for several reasons.

For Brett, who lost his father in the terrorist attack 23 years ago, the settlement is absolutely terrible for these 9/11 families — who he says wanted to see the defendants face the music in court.

Instead of a lengthy death penalty trial, the alleged mastermind of 9/11… Khalid Shaikh Mohammad and two of his alleged accomplices– Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin ‘Attash and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi — agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy charges and serve life sentences. Now, they will simply rot in prison until they die naturally.

But, Brett says, the families of the 9/11 victims had been against the deal from the beginning… they say the absence of a trial prevents them from getting answers and holding the men and Saudi Arabia accountable… a separate battle that Brett and company have been waging in court.

The Pentagon, the Department of Defense, federal prosecutors, and presidents of both parties are drawing Brett’s ire here… he says he’s been a total disappointment by all branches and forms of government, and if you listen to his reasoning, he’s certainly right.