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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAccused 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.
Sayocs attorney, federal defender Sarah Baumgartel, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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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.
Sayocs 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
PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)1. There's someone that thinks it likely he'll be getting out of prison? n/t
maxsolomon
(33,345 posts)2. yeah, he tried to kill Obama
too bad for him
nitpicker
(7,153 posts)4. From the DoJ PR: summary of the counts so far
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
(snip)
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