Appeals court judges hear challenge to Dzhokhar Tsarnaev death sentence
The defense says his case never should have been tried in Boston.
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Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Asks For Stay Of Execution, Seeks New Appeal
Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is asking for a stay of execution and a new appeal on constitutional grounds.
Supreme Court Reinstates Death Sentence For Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
The Supreme Court has reinstated the death sentence for convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
Justice Department Asks Supreme Court To Reinstate Death Sentence For Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court Wednesday to reinstate the death penalty for convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
Marathon Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Faces Revived Death Sentence In High Court
The Biden administration will try to persuade the Supreme Court this week to reinstate the death penalty for convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
Supreme Court Sets October Hearing For Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's Death Penalty Case
The Supreme Court will hear Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's death sentence case this fall.
Boston Mayor Kim Janey Says She's Strongly Opposed To Death Penalty 'For Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Or Anyone Else'
The Department of Justice said it will urge the Supreme Court to reinstate the death penalty for the Boston Marathon bomber.
Supreme Court Will Consider Reinstating Death Sentence For Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
The Supreme Court said Monday it will consider reinstating the death sentence for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
Boston Marathon Bomber Sues Over Treatment In Prison
Tsarnaev claims the defendants are interfering with his ability to talk to his family and hurting his chances of avoiding a death sentence.
Feds To Seek Death Sentence For Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
The Justice Department will seek to reinstate a death penalty for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the man who was convicted of carrying out the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, Attorney General William Barr said Thursday.
Feds Seek More Time To Mull Boston Marathon Bomber Ruling
Federal prosecutors said Monday that they need more time to decide whether to ask an appeals court to reconsider the case of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, whose death sentence was thrown out over concerns over about the jury selection process.
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Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Adrianne Haslet 'Livid' At Court Ruling
Some Boston Marathon bombing survivors shared their reactions to the overturning of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's death sentence.
Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's Death Sentence Overturned By Federal Appeals Court
A federal appeals court has overturned the death sentence for convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
'I've Been Expecting This' Marathon Bombing Survivors, Families React To Tsarnaev's Appeal Win
Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's death sentence was overturned on appeal.
Baker Tweets He Wants Marathon Bomber 'Prosecuted To The Fullest Extent Of The Law'
On Friday, a federal appeals court threw out Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's death sentence for the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Defense: Decision To Vacate Death Penalty 'Straightforward And Fair'
Attorneys for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev called the decision to vacate the 27-year-old's death sentence "straightforward and fair."
Walsh: Focus Is On Families After Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's Death Sentence Overturned
Mayor Marty Walsh reacted to Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's appeals court win.
President Trump Calls Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's Appeal Ruling 'Ridiculous'
President Donald Trump weighed in on the ruling that overturned Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's death sentence on Friday, calling the decision "ridiculous."
Former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis Says Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Ruling 'Hurts'
Former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis said he was not surprised to learn that Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's death sentence was overturned on appeal.
Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's Defense Argues He Didn't Get Fair Trial
The Boston Marathon bomber's lawyers urged a federal court to overturn their client's death penalty sentence, arguing Thursday that intense media coverage and signs of juror bias led to an unfair trial.
Marathon Bombing Survivor Adrianne Haslet Confronts Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Supporter Outside Court
She was heading into the courthouse when the encounter happened.
Court Weighs Whether Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Got A Fair Trial
A federal appeals court in Boston will consider whether Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev received a fair trial in the city where the bombs exploded.
Trump Blasts 'Disgraceful Legal System' As Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's Lawyers Say Fair Trial Rights Violated
They say the 2013 explosions so traumatized the region that it was impossible to get an impartial jury.
Date Set For Boston Marathon Bomber's Death Penalty Appeal
Each side will be given an hour to make its case.
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