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May 25, 2016

Justice Dept. Seeks Death Penalty for Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Roof
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The Justice Department has said it will seek the death penalty for
Dylann Storm Roof, the man accused of massacring nine African-American
worshipers in Charleston, South Carolina, last year. Roof is accused of
opening fire during Bible study at Emanuel AME Church in an attack
motivated by racism. In a statement, Attorney General Loretta Lynch
said, "The nature of the alleged crime and the resulting harm compelled
this decision." State prosecutors have already said they will seek the
death penalty, and Roof has been indicted on federal hate crimes
charges.
Topics:Charleston Church Shooting

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