WASHINGTON — Prosecutors on Tuesday unveiled federal murder charges against the man charged with opening fire on members of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., last year, raising the possibility that the government could seek the death penalty if he is convicted. Rahmanullah Lakanwal pleaded not guilty to similar c
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WASHINGTON — Prosecutors on Tuesday unveiled federal murder charges against the man charged with opening fire on members of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., last year, raising the possibility that the government could seek the death penalty if he is convicted. Rahmanullah Lakanwal pleaded not guilty to similar c
WASHINGTON — Prosecutors on Tuesday unveiled federal murder charges against the man charged with opening fire on members of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., last year, raising the possibility that the government could seek the death penalty if he is convicted. Federal prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who pleaded not guilty in killing National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom in Washington, D.C. Federal prosecutors have brought additional charges against the Afghan man accused of fatally shooting one National Guard member and critically injuring another in Washington, D.C., highlighting the possibility of the death penalty.
The Seattle Times reported the story as "Justice Dept. considering death penalty for alleged National Guard shooter." Fox News reported the story as "DC Guard shooting suspect stares down death penalty in first court appearance."
3 sources have covered this story, including The Seattle Times, Fox News and One America News Network. The earliest reporting in the cluster landed about 13 hours ago.
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