US to seek death penalty for suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members
The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington last May.
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"My office will not rest in our efforts to hold Elias Rodriguez accountable for this horrific, and targeted act of terror against Yaron Lischinsky, Sarah Milgrim and our Jewish community."
— Jeanine Pirro , Politician
"In addition to allegedly murdering two innocent people and terrorizing the survivors of his attack at the Capital Jewish Museum, Rodriguez wrote and published a manifesto attempting to morally justify his actions and inspire others to commit political violence."
— Darren Cox , Other
Key People
Darren Cox is the lawyer representing the Banshee Labyrinth venue.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Suspect charged with killing two Israeli embassy staff members.
Jeanine Pirro is the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.
Current U.S. President who has criticized Netanyahu's actions.
Yechiel Leiter is the Israeli ambassador to the United States.
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The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington last May.
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