Tragedy at the Capital Museum: Hate Crime Charges Filed in Double Murder
The U.S. government has charged Elias Rodriguez with federal hate crimes for allegedly killing two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, citing their nationality as his motive. Rodriguez, who claimed to act for Palestine and Gaza, faces charges including first-degree murder and could face the death penalty if convicted.
In a harrowing case that sent shockwaves through global communities, the United States has filed federal hate crime charges against Elias Rodriguez. He's accused of murdering two Israeli embassy staff members in a violent attack outside a museum in Washington last May.
The indictment alleges Rodriguez carried out the crimes motivated by the victims' national origins, marking the shootings as an act of antisemitism. The federal grand jury issued a nine-count indictment including charges of first-degree murder, and if convicted, Rodriguez could face the death penalty.
Authorities detail Rodriguez's violent rhetoric online against Israelis, which culminated in a chilling social media post scheduled the night of the murders. Surveillance footage captured the grotesque aftermath, highlighting a chilling disregard for human life, further fueling the charges against him.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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