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Charleston Church shooter reverses decision to represent himself, for now
by Christen SmithThe man accused of gunning down nine black parishioners during a bible study in South Carolina last year wants his defense team back in charge, for now.
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Dylann Roof will represent self in federal criminal case
by Daniel TerrillDylann Roof, the man accused of murdering nine black parishioners at a Charleston church in 2015, will represent himself in his federal criminal case.
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Judge shuts out public from Charleston Church shooter’s competency hearing
by Christen SmithA judge decided Thursday to close the competency hearing for a white man accused of gunning down nine black parishioners in South Carolina last year.
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Judge to rule on Charleston church shooter’s competency to stand trial
by Christen SmithA judge will decide this week whether a white man accused of gunning down nine black parishioners in South Carolina last year is competent to stand trial.
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FBI files motion to dismiss Charleston Church shooting lawsuit
by Christen SmithAttorneys for the Federal Bureau of Investigation filed a motion Friday to dismiss a lawsuit over the Charleston Church shooting.
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$100K in donations roll in for inmate who assaulted Charleston church shooter
by Jennifer CruzDwayne Stafford had been in jail for over a year, but once news spread of him assaulting Roof, donations apparently began to pour in for his massive bond.
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Church shooter’s attorney calls state prosecutor ‘reckless’
by Joey ClementineThe attorney representing the man who faces dual-death penalty trials for killing nine churchgoers called a South Carolina prosecutor’s desire to go to trial before federal authorities “reckless and shortsighted."
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Trial date set for Charleston shooter
by Daniel TerrillThe shooter is scheduled to stand trial in a Charleston federal court on Nov. 7. If convicted of the murder and hate crime allegations, he faces a possible death sentence.
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Justice Department seeks death penalty for mass shooter
by Daniel TerrillThe DOJ is pushing for a death sentence for the white man accused of murdering nine black people at a historic church in Charleston, South Carolina, last year.
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U.S. House Republicans side-step move to remove Rebel flag from Citadel
by Chris EgerA powerful South Carolina Democrat convinced House Armed Service Committee members to attempt to cut the Citadel's ROTC funding over the controversial banner.
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Oregon background check bill passes House committee with changes
by Alexander HarrisLegislation that would close a "loophole" in criminal background checks for gun purchases has passed an Oregon House committee -- albeit with changes.
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Delaware will consider bill to close ‘Charleston Loophole’
by Alexander HarrisDelaware's House Majority Leader intends to file legislation to close a loophole in the state's law requiring background checks for firearm purchases.
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