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“DOJ weighs federal death penalty in Buffalo mass shooting” – Live 5 News WCSC

Buffalo, NY – The Department of Justice is reviewing the possibility of pursuing federal death penalty charges in connection with the mass shooting case that took place in Buffalo. This decision comes after the state attorney general’s office requested that the federal government consider taking over the case. The Buffalo mass shooting, which occurred in a shopping center, resulted in the death of several individuals and left many others injured. The state attorney general’s office …

Death Penalty Sought for White Supremacist in Buffalo Supermarket Massacre

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket will face the death penalty in a federal hate crimes case, announced by federal prosecutors on Friday. Payton Gendron, 20, had already pleaded guilty to state charges of murder and hate-motivated domestic terrorism in the 2022 attack, resulting in a sentence of life in prison with no chance of parole. Although New York does not have capital punishment, the …

White Supremacist Faces Death Penalty in Buffalo Mass Shooting: US Dept. of Justice Rethinks Its Stance

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland recently made headlines by reversing the halt on federal executions, a sharp departure from the previous administration’s stance. This decision comes as federal prosecutors announced their intention to pursue the death penalty for a white supremacist who carried out a mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket, killing 10 Black people. The move marks a significant shift in the Justice Department’s approach to capital punishment, amidst the Biden administration’s …

White Supremacist Faces Death Penalty Despit Biden Administration’s Promise to Abolish Executions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland’s decision to seek the death penalty for a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket marks a shift in the Justice Department’s approach to capital punishment. This comes after Garland imposed a moratorium on federal executions early in his term and the administration’s pledge to abolish the death penalty. This case represents the first new capital prosecution approved by Garland and highlights the complexities …

Death Penalty Seeked Against Buffalo Mass Shooter Payton Gendron Already Serving Life in Prison

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Attorney General Merrick Garland’s decision to seek the death penalty against Payton Gendron, the gunman who fatally shot 10 Black people at Tops Markets on Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo, has sparked debate and criticism. Gendron is already serving life in prison without parole on his state convictions, and some argue that this move by the Justice Department is more symbolic than practical. Robert Dunham, director of the Death Penalty Policy Project at …

Convicted LaRue Man Requests Death Penalty, Sentenced to Life for Wife’s Murder

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – A man from LaRue, Kentucky was found guilty of murdering his wife and has requested the death penalty, but was ultimately sentenced to life in prison. The defendant, whose identity was not disclosed in the report, was convicted of the crime after a trial that revealed shocking details about the case. The man’s request for the death penalty was denied by the judge, who sentenced him to life imprisonment instead. The evidence …

Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Buffalo Mass Shooter in Landmark Case

Federal prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a shooter responsible for a mass shooting in Buffalo, New York. The shooter allegedly opened fire at a business, leading to a tragic loss of life. The decision to pursue the death penalty was based on the severity of the crime and the impact it had on the community. The shooting took place at a postal facility, where the shooter, armed with a firearm, carried out the …

Buffalo Supermarket Shooter to Face Federal Death Penalty

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Justice Department announced Friday that they will seek the death penalty for a white supremacist who killed 10 Black individuals at a supermarket in Buffalo. Payton Gendron, 20, is currently serving a life sentence without parole after pleading guilty to state charges of murder and hate-motivated domestic terrorism for the 2022 attack. Although New York does not have capital punishment, federal prosecutors chose to pursue the death penalty in a …

Death Penalty Sought Against White Supremacist Who Killed 10 Black People in Buffalo Supermarket

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Federal prosecutors have announced their decision to seek the death penalty for Payton Gendron, a white supremacist who fatally shot 10 Black people in a mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket. Gendron, 20, is already serving a life sentence with no chance of parole after pleading guilty to state charges of murder and hate-motivated domestic terrorism in the 2022 attack. The gunman, who had driven more than 200 miles from his rural …

Supremacist Accused of Killing 10 Black People Faces Death Penalty

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Federal prosecutors announced on Friday their intent to seek capital punishment for Payton Gendron, the white supremacist responsible for the murder of 10 Black individuals at a Buffalo supermarket. This marks the first time the Justice Department under President Joe Biden has authorized a new attempt at the death penalty. Although New York does not have capital punishment, the department has the opportunity to seek the penalty in a separate federal hate …