US to seek death penalty for suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members
Summary
The US government will seek the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez, who is charged with killing two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington DC last year. Rodriguez faces multiple charges, including murder and hate crimes, related to the shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum.Key Facts
- Elias Rodriguez, 31, is charged with killing Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim in May 2025.
- Prosecutors filed a notice to seek the death penalty for three charges, including murder of a foreign official.
- Rodriguez allegedly fired 20 shots outside the Capital Jewish Museum and shouted support for Palestine after his arrest.
- He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
- Rodriguez is also charged with hate crimes and terrorism-related offenses.
- Authorities say he planned the attack after traveling from Chicago to Washington DC with a handgun.
- President Donald Trump supports the use of the federal death penalty and has directed the Justice Department to prioritize it.
- The Biden administration had previously paused federal executions, but President Trump reversed this policy upon returning to office.
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