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Statement From Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch On The Case of United States V. Dylann Roof

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of South Carolina

Contact Person: Office of Public Affairs (202) 514-2007

Washington – Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch today released the following statement regarding the United States v. Dylann Roof:

“Following the department’s rigorous review process to thoroughly consider all relevant factual and legal issues, I have determined that the Justice Department will seek the death penalty.  The nature of the alleged crime and the resulting harm compelled this decision.” 

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https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/attorney-general-loretta-e-lynch-statement-case-dylann-roof

Updated May 26, 2016
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