Mohammed was first charged in May 2008 before a military commission in Guantanamo , but the charges were suspended in early 2009 when the Obama administration took over and sought a fresh review of all detainees at the overseas prison . October : The Pentagon announces the refiling of charges . The case is referred to a military tribunal from U.S. federal courts . The law is procedural to allow prosecution before a tribunal .
October : The Pentagon announces the refiling of charges . The case is referred to a military tribunal from U.S. federal courts . The law is procedural to allow prosecution before a tribunal .