Boston bombing victims react to Tsarnaev death sentence
Reaction was swift and wide-ranging after a jury sentenced convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to the death penalty
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
Boston Marathon bomber sentenced to death
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev gets death penalty two years after bombing that killed three and injured more than 260
Boston bombing jury stumped by legal concepts, ends deliberations
Same jury that convicted Dzhokhar Tsarnaev must now decide whether he gets life in prison or death
Boston Marathon bomber's fate in hands of jury
Lawyers make final appeals as jurors begin deliberating whether Dzhokhar Tsarnaev should get life in prison or death penalty
"Dead Man Walking" nun testifies, defense rests in Boston bomber trial
Lawyers for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev call nun made famous in 1995 movie as final witness in bid to save him from the death penalty
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Defense trying to show Tsarnaev was heavily influenced by his radicalized brother, whom they call the mastermind of the plot
Doctor: Boston bomber's dad claimed he was tortured, had PTSD
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Boston Marathon bomber cries, blows a kiss as relatives testify
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev shows emotion for the first time in his federal death penalty trial
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Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's third-grade teacher testifies during penalty phase as jury ponders death penalty
Boston bomber's wife researched martyrdom, expert testifies
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Man who lost leg in Boston bombing testifies, stares down Tsarnaev
Prosecution rests its case during penalty phase after playing video showing mom of 8-year-old Martin Richard crouched over him
"Unrepentant": Boston bombing jury sees photo of defiant Tsarnaev
The life-or-death phase in the trial of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is underway
Boston Marathon bomber's life could hang in balance
Martin Richards family urged prosecutors against death penalty saying years of appeals could prolong "the most painful day of our lives"
More Boston bombing victims oppose death penalty
A married couple who lost limbs in the 2013 marathon attack explain why they agree with family of 8-year-old victim in sparing Tsarnaev's life
Parents of 8-year-old Boston bombing victim: Drop death penalty
Martin Richard's parents say death penalty "could bring years of appeals and prolong reliving the most painful day of our lives"
Boston marks 2 years since Marathon bombings
A moment of silence, the tolling of church bells and a call for kindness marked the second anniversary of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings
Americans weigh in on death penalty for Marathon bomber
CBS News poll gathered opinions on whether Dzhokhar Tsarnaev should be executed; feelings follow trend in thoughts on death penalty in general
Date announced for Boston bombing trial penalty phase
Trial to determine whether Dzhokhar Tsarnaev receives the death penalty or life in prison won't be held on two sensitive dates
If Tsarnaev gets death penalty, will extremists promote it as martyrdom?
As the Boston Marathon bomber faces the sentencing phase, NYPD's John Miller discusses the implications of the penalties
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev convicted on all charges in Boston Marathon bombing
Jury will decide whether Tsarnaev gets life in prison or death sentence for 2013 bombing that killed 3 and wounded more than 260
Wounded cop: Tsarnaev guilty verdicts "big relief"
Richard Donohue nearly died after being shot by Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev during their crime spree after the Boston Marathon bombings
Boston bombing trial: What to expect in the penalty phase
Legal expert Rikki Klieman lays out the strategies likely to be used by the prosecution and defense in determining Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's fate
Boston Marathon bombing trial evidence
Evidence presented at the trial of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev who was sentenced to death for the Boston Marathon bombings
What jury will consider in Boston bombing?
Jurors have heard all the testimony in the Boston Marathon bombing trial, and now have several days off before closing arguments and jury deliberations
Jury sees graphic photos of Boston Marathon bombing victim
FBI bomb expert testifies pressure cooker bombs used by Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev were "not too difficult" to make
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