Boston bomber
DOJ Tells SCOTUS Why It's Fighting to Reinstate Death Penalty for Tsarnaev
Despite its opposition against the federal death penalty, the Biden administration asked the Supreme Court to uphold the verdict of the jury.
Why SCOTUS Decision in Boston Bomber Case Could Decide Derek Chauvin's Fate
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's lawyers likely argue their client did not face an adequately unbiased jury following extensive media coverage about the case.
After Trump DOJ Set Execution Record Inmates Hope Biden Halts Death Penalty
Trump's DOJ resumed federal capital punishment after a 17-year hiatus, overseeing more executions than any president in 120 years.
The Boston Marathon Bomb Maker Is Still on the Loose
We know who killed three people and maimed 260 more five years ago at the Boston Marathon. But whoever built the bombs that ripped apart so many lives is still out there.
Boston Marathon Bomber's Friend Set for Prison Release
Stephen Silva was convicted of giving a firearm to Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
Attorneys for Boston Marathon Bomber Ask for New Trial
Tsarnaev's legal team said the convicted bomber doesn't deserve the death sentence.
Boston Bomber Appeals Death Sentence
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was sentenced to death by a federal jury in May.
Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Moved to Colorado Supermax Prison
Other infamous convicts, including the "Shoe Bomber," also are housed at the Colorado prison.
Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Files for New Trial
The move was expected from his legal team following his conviction and sentencing earlier this year.
Boston Marathon Bomber's Friend Drops Appeal
Azamat Tazhayakov was sentenced in June to three and a half years in prison for his role in hiding evidence.
Judge Formally Sentences Boston Marathon Bomber Tsarnaev to Death
Two dozen victims and survivors addressed Dzhokhar Tsarnaev earlier on Wednesday.
Tamerlan Tsarnaev's Friend Sentenced to 30 Months in Jail
Khairullozhon Matanov was sentenced for obstructing the Boston Marathon bombing investigation.
Execution of a Terrorist: Debates Over Timothy McVeigh's Death Echo 14 Years Later
The fate of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the Boston Marathon bomber, is raising questions similar to those about McVeigh. On June 19, 1997, "Newsweek" published an article examining McVeigh's trial.
Robel Phillipos Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Lying to FBI During Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Search
Former Governor Michael Dukakis issued a personal plea for Phillipos.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Acquaintance Sentenced
Tazhayakov has already served two years while awaiting his trial and sentence.
Boston Marathon Bomber Tsarnaev Can Speak at Formal Sentencing
The 21-year-old will be sentenced by Judge George O'Toole on June 24.
Executing the Boston Bomber? Not So Fast
Like many states, the feds are having trouble getting the killer drugs.
Boston Marathon Bomber Tsarnaev Sentenced to Death
The jury deliberated for almost 15 hours; defense lawyers were expected to quickly appeal the death sentence.
Jury Now Deciding If Boston Bomber Tsarnaev Will Be Executed
Assistant U.S. Attorney said the ethnic Chechen had turned against his adopted country.
What the Trial Has Shown Us About Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
Here's what we know about the Boston Marathon bomber from the two phases of his trial.
Boston Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to Nun: "No One Deserves to Suffer Like They Did"
Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev told a Roman Catholic nun and prominent death-penalty opponent that "no one deserves to suffer" as the victims of the deadly 2013 attacks had.
Defense Witness Says Tsarnaev Apologized for Raising Middle Finger
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev apologized after he raised his middle finger to a cell surveillance camera following his arrest in 2013, a witness said.
What We Know About Katherine Russell, Boston Bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev's Wife
Katherine's mother, Judith Russell, testified that she didn't want her daughter to be with Tamerlan Tsarnaev.
Boston Bomber's Brother Had Images of Dead Children on Laptop
Once a heavy drinker, a Boston Bomber transformed into someone obsessed with Islam.
Boston Bomber's Lawyer Urges 'Unrelenting Punishment' Over Death
The defense argued Dzhokhar Tsarnaev fell under the sway of his older brother.
Suspicious Package Sent to Boston Courthouse Deemed Not a Threat
Boston Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is being tried at the courthouse.
Boston Marathon Bombing Survivors Oppose Death Penalty
The debate over the death penalty has become even more contentious as of late.
The Reddit-ification of Breaking News Reporting
"The Thread" documentary asks how old and new media, Redditors and citizen journalists shaped the coverage of the bombings.
Khairullozhon Matanov, Friend of Accused Boston Bomber, Pleads Guilty to Lying to FBI
Matanov will be sentenced on June 18.