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Eugene

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Fri Nov 9, 2018, 08:10 PM Nov 2018

Accused U.S. mail bomber Sayoc could face life in prison with new charges

Source: Reuters

U.S. NOVEMBER 9, 2018 / 12:32 PM / UPDATED 31 MINUTES AGO

Accused U.S. mail bomber Sayoc could face life in prison with new charges

Brendan Pierson
3 MIN READ

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York federal prosecutors on Friday brought new charges against Cesar Sayoc, the Florida man accused of mailing bombs to prominent Democrats and other critics of U.S. President Donald Trump.

In an indictment filed in Manhattan federal court, prosecutors charged Sayoc with 30 criminal counts, including multiple counts of using a weapon of mass destruction and interstate transport of explosives.

If convicted, he faces a sentence of life in prison. He had previously faced five counts carrying a maximum prison sentence of 48 years.

Sayoc’s attorney, federal defender Sarah Baumgartel, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-packages/accused-u-s-mail-bomber-sayoc-could-face-life-in-prison-with-new-charges-idUSKCN1NE255
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Accused U.S. mail bomber Sayoc could face life in prison with new charges (Original Post) Eugene Nov 2018 OP
There's someone that thinks it likely he'll be getting out of prison? n/t PoliticAverse Nov 2018 #1
yeah, he tried to kill Obama maxsolomon Nov 2018 #2
hmmm elmac Nov 2018 #3
From the DoJ PR: summary of the counts so far nitpicker Nov 2018 #4

nitpicker

(7,153 posts)
4. From the DoJ PR: summary of the counts so far
Sat Nov 10, 2018, 07:22 AM
Nov 2018
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/cesar-altieri-sayoc-charged-30-count-indictment-mailing-improvised-explosive-devices

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Sayoc, a U.S. citizen, is charged in the Indictment with 30 counts: one count of six different offenses for each of the five IEDs that he allegedly mailed to Clinton, Brennan, Clapper, Soros and De Niro in the Southern District of New York. In aggregate, the 30 counts in the Indictment carry a potential maximum penalty of life imprisonment, and a mandatory minimum penalty of life imprisonment. A chart providing more information regarding the charges and potential penalties is set forth below. The statutory penalties are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant would be determined by the judge.


Counts

Charge

Penalties Per Count



1 – 5

Using a weapon of mass destruction

Maximum per count: life


6 – 10

Interstate transportation of an explosive

Maximum per count: 20 years


11 – 15

Conveying a threat in interstate commerce

Maximum per count: 5 years


16 – 20

Unlawful use of mails

Maximum per count: 10 years


21 – 25

Carrying an explosive during the commission of a felony

Minimum for first conviction: 10 years



Minimum for additional convictions: 20 years


26 – 30

Using and carrying a destructive device in furtherance of a crime of violence

Maximum per count: life



Minimum for first conviction: 30 years



Minimum for additional convictions:
life

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