Dylann Roof
Charleston Shooter Dylann Roof Will Defend Himself in Court
The 22-year-old was granted the right to act as his own attorney in his upcoming federal trial on hate crimes charges.
Things Are Going Great for the Guy Who Attacked Dylann Roof in Jail
Dwayne Stafford is enjoying temporary housing and donated clothing, food, and cash after being released from jail where he assaulted Charleston shooter Dylann Roof.
Dylann Roof Could Be The First Person to Be Executed by the US Government Since 2003
"The nature of the alleged crime and the resulting harm compelled this decision," Attorney General Loretta Lynch said on Tuesday.
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Federal Prosecutors Will Seek the Death Penalty for Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Roof
"The nature of the alleged crime and the resulting harm compelled this decision," said Attorney General Loretta Lynch.
Dylann Roof's Friend Was Arrested for Allegedly Concealing Information About the South Carolina Shooting
The 21-year-old pleaded not guilty in federal court Friday. If he's convicted, he could face up to eight years in prison.
FBI Arrests Friend of Accused Charleston Shooter, Dylann Roof
Authorities believe Joseph Meek may have known in advance about Roof's plans to commit a racist massacre in Charleston, but did not notify law enforcement.
Dylann Roof Is Willing to Plead Guilty in Charleston Massacre Case, Says Lawyer
Dylann Roof initially intended to plead guilty at his arraignment in July, but his lawyers decided to wait until US prosecutors announced whether they planned to pursue the death penalty.
Dylann Roof Will Face the Death Penalty When He Goes on Trial
"This was the ultimate crime," the South Carolina prosecutor pursuing the case against Roof remarked, "and justice from our state calls for the ultimate punishment."
Charleston Shooter Dylann Roof Indicted on Federal Hate Crime Charges
US Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced the charges against the 21-year-old for the racially-motivated shooting of nine black churchgoers.
Dylann Roof Has Been Officially Charged with a Federal Hate Crime, Could Face the Death Penalty
The location of his alleged shooting spree—a church—could land the South Carolina native on death row.