'Domestic terrorism' isn't a federal crime.
of an act of terrorism. Yet even with that concession from the suspect himself, federal authorities have shied away from calling it an act of domestic terrorism.“The fact is, while the U.S. Code defines the phrase ‘domestic terrorism,’ there are currently no penalties attached to that definition,”
There's no federal statute that makes acts of terrorism inspired by domestic ideologies illegal. While federal law includes a definition of domestic terrorism, and prosecutors can seek sentencing enhancements in cases of domestic terrorism after a defendant is convicted, domestic terrorism isn't a stand-alone federal crime.
The fear among federal officials like Wray and Garland is that labeling an attack like the one in Pittsburgh an act of terrorism may unnecessarily complicate what should be a fairly straightforward prosecution, agency veterans have long argued.
“In many instances, the government is going to be constrained, to a certain degree, from stepping in front of a podium and saying, ‘Ladies and gentleman, we’re revealing domestic terrorism here,'" Brzozowski said. “The department is very judicious about deploying the term in the first instance, and typically will only do so in the backend of litigation when the facts and circumstances are going to be clear.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Handling of Buffalo suspect spurs talk of uneven restraintWhen police confronted the white man suspected of killing 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket, he was the very poster boy for armed and dangerous.
Lire la suite »
I’m Not a Billionaire Anymore, Vitalik Buterin Says, Here’s Where Money’s Gone.VitalikButerin admits losing his billionaire status, here’s why his fortune has diminished. $ETH $SHIB elonmusk JeffBezos
Lire la suite »
Your Turn, May 22: After Buffalo shooting, readers call for gun safety reforms.Read the Express-News letters to the editor for May 22.
Lire la suite »
Gut-Friendly Vegan Buffalo Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe | Well+GoodHere's how to make a vegan buffalo chickpea salad sandwich recipe that's great for your gut, thanks to all the heart-healthy fiber.
Lire la suite »
Opinion | How the Buffalo suspect exposes the dangers of accelerationist violenceJon Lewis: The Buffalo shooting suspect exposes the dangers of accelerationist, neo-fascist lone-actor violence. - NBCNewsTHINK
Lire la suite »