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Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the convicted bomber of the 2013 Boston Marathon. The Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision to reinstate the death penalty for Tsarnaev after nearly nine years of debate by federal prosecutors. COURTESY OF FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Supreme Court reinstates death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber

Seamus Webster March 17, 2022
The Supreme Court reinstates the death penalty for 2013 Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
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EDITORIAL: Despite severity, the Boston Marathon bomber’s actions don’t justify the immorality of capital punishment

Editors March 23, 2021
The death penalty is immoral and an amplifier of existing racial inequities in our judicial system.
EDITORIAL: Bostonians can’t be impartial in trial of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

EDITORIAL: Bostonians can’t be impartial in trial of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

Editors November 28, 2018

Several of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s relatives testified to provide grounds to demand an immediate retrial in another location, following his initial trial in 2015 at the John Joseph...

Runners in the Boston Marathon approach the finish line in a still from the HBO documentary “Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing.” PHOTO COURTESY HBO

REVIEW: “Marathon: The Patriot’s Day Bombing” a real reminder of how to heal

Kaya Williams November 20, 2016

Most will remember the 2013 Boston Marathon and the bombings that darkened the day, killing three and injuring more than 100. HBO’s “Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing,” released Friday, is an...

PHOTO BY KENSHIN OBUBO/DFP FILE PHOTO

EDITORIAL: “Patriots Day” will profit off of 2013 Boston Marathon tragedy

Editors March 21, 2016

Many people wonder if “Patriots Day,” a movie about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, is even worth making anymore. On March 5, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth denied filmmakers permission...

It was announced Wednesday that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was appointed a new defense team for the remainder of his appeal process. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev defense team steps down

Olivia Quintana February 19, 2016

A new defense team for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was requested in a motion filed Wednesday by Miriam Conrad, the former lead defense attorney for the case. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was convicted...

U.S. District Court Judge George O'Toole released the names of the 18 jurors following Tsarnaev’s file for an appeal to overturn his death sentence. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Judge George O’Toole releases names of jurors in Dzhokhar Tsarnaev trial

Olivia Quintana February 17, 2016

U.S. District Court Judge George O’Toole released Friday the names of the 12 jurors and the six alternate jurors present for the trial of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Following a two-month-long trial, Tsarnaev...

U.S. District Judge George O’Toole denied Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s bid for a new trial this past Friday. ILLUSTRATION BY REBECCA NESS/DFP FILE PHOTO

Judge rejects Tsarnaev’s request for a new trial

Olivia Quintana January 20, 2016

U.S. District Judge George O’Toole denied a motion for a new trial for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Friday afternoon, while ordering Tsarnaev to pay more than $101 million in restitution...

Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who started the court appeal process in July, will move forward with efforts to overturn his sentence. ILLUSTRATION BY REBECCA NESS/DFP FILE ILLUSTRATION

Tsarnaev moves forward with appeal process

Mina Corpuz December 3, 2015

While currently serving time in a maximum security federal prison in Florence, Colorado, convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev looks to have a new day in court to challenge his death sentence. The...

EDITORIAL: Tsarnaev doesn't deserve appeal, still needs one

EDITORIAL: Tsarnaev doesn’t deserve appeal, still needs one

Editors December 3, 2015

When Dzhokhar Tsarnaev first entered the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse to stand trial for his role in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, there was no question that he belonged there. “It...

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s first appeal trial was held Tuesday at the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse in Boston. PHOTO BY NIKKI GITTER/DFP FILE PHOTO

First appeals hearing to challenge death sentence for Tsarnaev

Samantha J. Gross December 2, 2015

Attorneys for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev argued Tuesday at the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse, calling for a new sentencing trial to challenge the conviction and the death sentence Tsarnaev received...

On Oct.14, a legislative committee hearing was held to discuss a bill to reinstate the death penalty in Massachusetts. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/DFP FILE PHOTO

Bill seeks to reinstate death penalty in Massachusetts

Maddie Domenichella October 22, 2015

Although capital punishment has been outlawed in Massachusetts, lawmakers are considering a bill that would bring the death penalty back to the Commonwealth. The legislation, sponsored by Massachusetts...

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