Source: 9/11 suspects to face military tribunal

A federal law enforcement official says professed 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four alleged co-conspirators are being referred to the system of military commissions for trial.

The decision by the Obama administration is an about-face from earlier plans to have the five go on trial in civilian federal court in New York.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity about the switch, which Attorney General Eric Holder was expected to announce at an afternoon news conference.