Charleston Shooter Won't Call Witnesses, Offer Evidence During Penalty Phase

[Eugene]

Source: NPR

Charleston Shooter Won't Call Witnesses, Offer Evidence During Penalty Phase

December 28, 20163:27 PM ET
AMMAD OMAR

The man convicted of the deadly shooting rampage at a Charleston, South Carolina church says he won't call witnesses or offer evidence that could spare his life in the penalty phase of his murder trial.

Dylann Roof also reaffirmed his plan Wednesday to represent himself as he faces the death penalty in the final phase of his trial.

U.S Judge Richard Gergel expressed misgivings over Roof's decision, Reuters reports:

"'I think it's a bad idea,' Gergel warned, encouraging Roof to discuss his decision with his family and lawyers.

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Read more: http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/12/28/507272096/charleston-shooter-wont-call-witnesses-offer-evidence-during-penalty-phase

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LBN thread: South Carolina church shooter seeks to keep mental health evidence from jury

[lunasun]

1. Sounds like now he is seeking his own death penalty. He could of

offed himself and left innocent people out of it if that was the final goal