Jury Will Hear Final Arguments In Sentencing Of Boston Marathon Bomber
The jury will decide whether 21-year-old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev should be sentenced to death or life in prison. They are expected to begin deliberations today.
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Fate Of Accused Boston Marathon Bomber In The Hands Of Jury
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's conviction is almost certain — given his lawyer acknowledged he participated in the deadly 2013 attack. If he is convicted, the jury will decide if Tsarnaev should be executed.
Boston Bombing: In Closing Arguments, Contrasting Images Of Tsarnaev
The prosecutor said the attack was a "cold, calculated terrorist act" carried out by Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. His defense argued there would have been no bombing without Tsarnaev's older brother.
Accused Bomber's Lawyers Say Boston Jury Pool Is Too Biased
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's attorneys are again asking that his trial, now in the jury selection phase, be moved. Lawyers say they have data showing that enough impartial jurors cannot be found in the city.