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"Authorities have not said whether they have questioned Tsarnaev, nor have they publicly said what charges will be filed against the teen. But a Justice Department official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told CNN the teen will face federal terrorism charges and possibly state murder charges.
The government has invoked the public safety exception, a designation that allows investigators to question the teen without reading him his Miranda rights and without a lawyer present, another Justice Department official, also speaking on condition of anonymity, told CNN.
Charges coming at any moment
Because Tsarnaev is still in serious condition, a judge would come to his hospital bedside to charge him, a law enforcement source told CNN, noting that suspects who face federal charges are normally arraigned within 48 hours of arrest. Tsarnaev is currently unable to speak.
Authorities have not said publicly what charges will be filed. A Justice Department official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told CNN he will face federal terrorism charges and possibly state murder charges.
Although Massachusetts does not have the death penalty, prosecutors could seek the death penalty at the federal level, the Justice Department official said."
Boston bombing suspect may not be able to talk, could be charged today
The prosecution and handling of this situation appears to be seamless and very professional so far. There does not seem to be any abuse of the "public safety exception".
The government has invoked the public safety exception, a designation that allows investigators to question the teen without reading him his Miranda rights and without a lawyer present, another Justice Department official, also speaking on condition of anonymity, told CNN.
Charges coming at any moment
Because Tsarnaev is still in serious condition, a judge would come to his hospital bedside to charge him, a law enforcement source told CNN, noting that suspects who face federal charges are normally arraigned within 48 hours of arrest. Tsarnaev is currently unable to speak.
Authorities have not said publicly what charges will be filed. A Justice Department official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told CNN he will face federal terrorism charges and possibly state murder charges.
Although Massachusetts does not have the death penalty, prosecutors could seek the death penalty at the federal level, the Justice Department official said."
Boston bombing suspect may not be able to talk, could be charged today
The prosecution and handling of this situation appears to be seamless and very professional so far. There does not seem to be any abuse of the "public safety exception".
