Patrick Crusius is accused of targeting Mexicans during the Aug. 3 massacre that killed 23 people and left dozens wounded. He is charged with federal hate crimes and firearms violations, as well as capital murder in state court. He has pleaded not guilty.
with federal hate crimes and firearms violations, as well as capital murder in state court. He has pleaded not guilty.
Federal prosecutors did not explain in their court filing the reason for their decision, though Crusius still could face the death penalty if convicted in state court. The prosecutors' decision could be a defining moment for the Justice Department, which has sent mixed signals on policies regarding the federal death penalty that President Joe Biden pledged to abolish during his presidential campaign.
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