Sentencing of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is slated to return to a federal courtroom Wednesday morning to be officially sentenced to death for the April 15, 2013 terrorist attacks that shook the city.

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A federal jury condemned Tsarnaev to death in May after a trial that lasted several months, but only a judge can hand out the sentence, and US District Judge George A. O’Toole Jr. is slated to issue the punishment at a hearing Wednesday morning. The judge is bound by the jury’s decision.

Andy Rosen 6/24/2015 12:23:43 PM
Tsarnaev to be sentenced to death for Marathon bombing bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/06/… via @BostonGlobe

by Milton Valencia via twitter 6/24/2015 12:25:36 PM
#Tsarnaev sentencing will begin in about a half hour. Still unclear how many victims will speak. Maybe 20-plus. Unclear if Jahar will speak.

by Kevin Cullen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:04:49 PM
Settling into #tsarnaev sentencing hearing. Lawyers/parties in courtroom.

by Milton Valencia via twitter 6/24/2015 1:15:34 PM
Here in court today for the formal sentencing of Dzhokhar #Tsarnaev . Some 20 survivors to testify before judge hands down death sentence

by Patricia Wen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:17:43 PM
Hearing gives survivors chance to address judge & #Tsarnaev , though has no bearing on result. Jury determined death sentence last month

by Patricia Wen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:19:52 PM
Several victims settling into courtroom, including Heathwr Abbot and Liz Norden, whose two sons lost legs. #tsarnaev

by Milton Valencia via twitter 6/24/2015 1:28:36 PM
Today's hearing comes after jury, after 10 wks of testimony, voted May 15th to sentence #Tsarnaev to death after 14 hours of deliberations

by Patricia Wen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:29:31 PM
Bill Richard just entered the courtroom.
He is expected to speak.
#Tsarnaev

by Kevin Cullen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:29:42 PM
Bill Richard, whose son Martin, 8, was killed, here as well. #tsarnaev

by Milton Valencia via twitter 6/24/2015 1:30:02 PM
Will be interesting to see if #Tsarnaev (not yet in court now as lawyers take to seats ) shows any emotion as survivors address him

by Patricia Wen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:30:49 PM
Survivor Rebekah Gregory here as well. #tsarnaev

by Milton Valencia via twitter 6/24/2015 1:31:38 PM
Court clerk just calls for order in courtroom. "There will be no outburst or disturbance of any sort." #tsarnaev

by Milton Valencia via twitter 6/24/2015 1:32:37 PM
Def attys David Bruck, Miriam Conrad and Judy Clarke near defense table, with empty seat waiting for #Tsarnaev .

by Patricia Wen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:32:46 PM
Boston Police Commissioner Bill Evans is in the front row, sitting with FBI Special Agent in Charge Vince Lisi.
#Tsarnaev

by Kevin Cullen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:33:11 PM
Judy Clarke is going over the protocol with prosecutors Bill Weinreb and Al Chakravarty.
#Tsarnaev

by Kevin Cullen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:34:41 PM
#Tsarnaev has been brought into the courtroom now, and hands freed from handcuffs by guards just before he takes his seat.

by Patricia Wen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:36:27 PM
#tsarnaev brought, in suit, to table seat in handcuffs, first time that procedure followed. Cuffs removed there. No expression.

by Milton Valencia via twitter 6/24/2015 1:37:11 PM
#Tsarnaev 's physical appearance looks much the same: Shaggy curly hair, same beard, dark open-collared shirt & suit jacket

by Patricia Wen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:37:24 PM
#Tsarnaev chatting in animated way, using hands and smiling, with def atty Miriam Conrad. Has often seemed to have fairly warm rapport w/her

by Patricia Wen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:38:39 PM
Prosecutors who handle forfeiture law seated at government table. #tsarnaev

by Milton Valencia via twitter 6/24/2015 1:38:45 PM
#Tsarnaev now exhibiting some gestures familiar to us during 10-wk trial: Rubbing face, tapping fingers on table, fidgeting in chair.

by Patricia Wen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:40:56 PM
We thought Jahar might arrive in jumpsuit, because orange is his new black. But he's wearing same dark shirt, sports coat.
#Tsarnaev

by Kevin Cullen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:41:34 PM
Jahar seems relaxed. Chatting amiably with lawyer Miriam Conrad.
Seems quite resigned to his fate.
#Tsarnaev

by Kevin Cullen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:42:26 PM
#Tsarnaev has twice quickly looked back at spectator section, not sure if lookg for anyone in partic. Has had no previous immed family here

by Patricia Wen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:44:14 PM
.@globepatty analysis of the Tsarnaev verdict: The defense was unable to generate sympathy for a terrorist.
bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/05/…

by Boston Globe News via twitter 6/24/2015 1:44:50 PM
13 of the 18 jurors who served have returned for sentencing, including forewoman.

by Milton Valencia via twitter 6/24/2015 1:44:54 PM
This may be #Tsarnaev last days in Massachusetts if judge sends him quickly to Terre Haute, Indiana, where death-sentenced inmates go

by Patricia Wen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:45:16 PM
Judge George O'Toole is in the courtroom.
And so it begins.
#Tsarnaev

by Kevin Cullen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:45:46 PM
Judge O'Toole has arrived, and attorneys are standing one by one and introducing themselves.

by Patricia Wen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:45:48 PM
"We have convened for the imposition of sentencing of Dzhokhar #tsarnaev ," the judge says, as proceedings begin.

by Milton Valencia via twitter 6/24/2015 1:46:44 PM
Judge outlines how he will proceed: Says jury decides (& binding) only on death-penalty counts, but judge sentences on non-death penalty cts

by Patricia Wen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:47:47 PM
Judge outlines proceedings: after victims statements, the lawyers will speak. "Finally I will impose sentence," judge says.
#Tsarnaev

by Kevin Cullen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:48:08 PM
Not all of the counts carry death penalty. Judge must calculate guidelines for those counts, going over that now. #tsarnaev

by Milton Valencia via twitter 6/24/2015 1:48:20 PM
re non-capital counts, probation prepared report.
While he has no prior record, terrorism charge carries sentence life, judge says
#Tsarnaev

by Kevin Cullen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:51:09 PM
#tsarnaev faces life under non death penalty counts cuz of terrorism enhancements, Judge finds under guidelines. Faces life even without it.

by Milton Valencia via twitter 6/24/2015 1:51:41 PM
Judge will allow for survivor testimony. Judge now refers to his calculations/thinkg on non-capital cts and says "life sentence" recomm

by Patricia Wen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:52:08 PM
Some victims have provided written statements.
"I have read them," judge says.
Those who will speak being called now.
#Tsarnaev

by Kevin Cullen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:52:19 PM
The family of Krystle Campbell will go first. Patricia Campbell.
"I want to thank the jury,".
Parents brought you for better life.
#Tsarnaev

by Kevin Cullen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:53:15 PM
"You could have helped your brother…what you did to my daughter was disgusting."
#Tsarnaev

by Kevin Cullen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:53:33 PM
Some victims submitted statements, others want to speak. We are hearing first from Campbell family.

by Milton Valencia via twitter 6/24/2015 1:53:38 PM
First survivor is now speaking -- Patricia Campbell (mom of Krystle ) is now speaking. She is now speaking to Tsarnaev through tears.

by Patricia Wen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:53:52 PM
She is choked with emotion.
"I don't know what to say to you."
Bill Campbell, the dad.
"You failed as a soldier."
#Tsarnaev

by Kevin Cullen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:54:06 PM
#tsarnaev turns seat to victims but does not look at them.

by Milton Valencia via twitter 6/24/2015 1:54:25 PM
"At least you won't hurt anyone else."
Campbell are done.
Simple, eloquent, moving.
#Tsarnaev

by Kevin Cullen via twitter 6/24/2015 1:54:25 PM