Grimy Times – In a shocking move, United States Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. has authorized the government to seek the death penalty in the case of Dzhokhar A. Tsarnaev, the 20-year-old accused of orchestrating the Boston Marathon bombing that claimed the lives of three people and injured hundreds more.
The decision, announced yesterday, comes after a careful and detailed consideration of the particular facts and circumstances of this case, according to US Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz in a statement released to the press.
The case will now proceed through the pretrial process, with the next scheduled court event a status conference set for February 12, 2014. The government filed with the Court the required notice of intent to seek the death penalty just a short time ago.
The Tsarnaev case has sparked outrage across the nation, with many calling for the death penalty as punishment for the heinous crimes committed. The investigation into the bombing has been one of the most extensive in recent history, with numerous arrests and charges brought against several individuals.
While the process by which this decision was made is confidential, sources close to the investigation have revealed that the decision to seek the death penalty was not taken lightly, with many considering the severity of the crimes committed and the impact on the victims and their families.
The trial team, led by US Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz, is reportedly prepared to move forward with the prosecution, but the exact date of the trial has not been set.
This is a developing story, and Grimy Times will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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