DC Guard shooting suspect stares down death penalty in first court appearance
Federal prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who pleaded not guilty in killing National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom in Washington, D.C.
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Washington DC DC Guard shooting suspect stares down death penalty in first court appearance Prosecutors say the case against Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a former CIA contractor in Afghanistan, is eligible for the death penalty By Bonny Chu , Jake Gibson Fox News Published June 16, 2026 10:29pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video DOJ urged to seek death penalty for Afghan national accused in National Guard shooting Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba joins 'Sunday Morning Futures' to discuss the DOJ’s push for the death penalty against the suspect accused of shooting two National Guard troops, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, his former ties to the CIA and more.
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