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Justice Dept: Seeking death penalty for South Carolina church shooter

Dylann Roof is facing death penalty charges now
Dylann Roof is facing death penalty charges now

Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch today released the following statement regarding the United States v. Dylann Roof:

“Following the department’s rigorous review process to thoroughly consider all relevant factual and legal issues, I have determined that the Justice Department will seek the death penalty.  The nature of the alleged crime and the resulting harm compelled this decision.”