Acting AG Todd Blanche gives go-ahead to pursue death penalty in MS-13 murder case
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche authorized pursuing the death penalty for three alleged MS-13 members.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has authorized the top federal prosecutor in California to pursue the death penalty for three alleged MS-13 members. This decision concerns a murder case where the defendants are charged with killing a victim who was cooperating with authorities. Blanche's directive signals the Trump administration's willingness to seek capital punishment in federal cases, particularly those involving violent gangs. This move allows federal prosecutors to proceed with a capital case, potentially leading to death sentences if the defendants are convicted. The authorization comes via a memo from the Acting Attorney General.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche authorized federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty in a federal murder case.
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