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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...

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...

Friday morning, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s lawyers began the appeal process to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to overturn his conviction and death sentence. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Lawyers for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev appeal conviction to First Circuit

Olivia Quintana February 4, 2016

Lawyers for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev officially appealed Friday morning to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, according to Susan Goldberg, the circuit executive for the First Circuit...

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...

Video footage shown in court Wednesday shows two individuals approaching MIT police officer Sean Collier’s car at approximately 10:24 p.m. on April 18, 2013. PHOTO COURTESY OF FBI

State charges possible for Tsarnaev for crimes in Middlesex County

Olivia Quintana July 16, 2015

Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan plans for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to return to Massachusetts to face charges for crimes committed after the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. Among the charges...

Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is depicted in a courtroom sketch at the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse Thursday, April 30. ILLUSTRATION BY REBECCA NESS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Tsarnaev begins appeal process, seeks new trial

Mina Corpuz July 8, 2015

Attorneys for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev filed a motion Monday calling for a new trial to challenge the death sentence Tsarnaev received for his role in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings and the violence that...

Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is depicted in a courtroom sketch at the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse. ILLUSTRATION BY REBECCA NESS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Tsarnaev formally sentenced to death, makes first apology to bombing victims

Felicia Gans June 25, 2015

When Dzhokhar Tsarnaev helped his brother plant two bombs at the Boston Marathon finish line on April 15, 2013, his face became a recognized symbol of American tragedy. But as his face became etched...

Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is depicted in a courtroom sketch at the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse Wednesday. ILLUSTRATION BY REBECCA NESS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Jury sentences Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death on six counts

Felicia Gans May 16, 2015

After more than 14 hours of jury deliberation, convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was sentenced to death Friday, ending a two-month trial that retraced the story of the 2013 Boston Marathon...

Prosecutor Steve Millen makes closing remarks during the trial Wednesday, mentioning the video of Tsarnaev giving the middle finger to a camera in a holding cell. ILLUSTRATION BY REBECCA NESS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Jury deliberation begins after closing statements in Tsarnaev case

Amanda Burke May 14, 2015

More than two months after the start of the trial for admitted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, U.S. District Judge George O’Toole spoke to jurors in court Wednesday about weighing the factors...

Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is depicted in a courtroom sketch at the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse Thursday, April 30. ILLUSTRATION BY REBECCA NESS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Defense rests in penalty phase of Tsarnaev trial, closing statements, verdict to come

Lindsey Hover May 12, 2015

Attorneys for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev rested their case Monday on the eighth day of defense testimony in the penalty phase of Tsarnaev’s trial, prompting rebuttal from the prosecution and signaling the beginning...

Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is depicted in a courtroom sketch at the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse Thursday, April 30. ILLUSTRATION BY REBECCA NESS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Defense explores environment, privileges Tsarnaev faces in prison

Samantha J. Gross May 8, 2015

Attorneys for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev explored the environment the defendant would face serving time at the United States Penitentiary Administrative Maximum Facility, also known as ADX “supermax,” on...

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