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Dylann Roof

  1. the lost cause
    Don’t Be Like Me, a Person Who Read Chapters One and Two of Nikki Haley’s BookHer interview with Glenn Beck about the Confederate flag sparked controversy. Her book is even worse.
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  2. nikki haley
    Haley Says Dylann Roof ‘Hijacked’ Confederate Battle FlagMost of us thought Haley got it when she took down the Battle Flag from South Carolina’s statehouse in 2015. That assessment may have been premature.
    By Ed Kilgore
  3. mass shootings
    Robert Bowers Killed 11 Jewish People. The Death Penalty Is Not the Answer.The death penalty means little where casual state violence runs rampant.
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  4. terrorism
    White Deputy’s Son Arrested for Black Church Arsons in LouisianaArsons and bombings that target black churches are deeply woven into U.S. history.
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  5. fake news
    Trump: Why Didn’t the Media Blame Obama for Dylann Roof Attacking Black People?The president says the media is biased because it associated him with Cesar Sayoc but “didn’t do that with President Obama, with the church.”
    By Eric Levitz
  6. Charleston Gunman Dylann Roof Is Sentenced to DeathThe jury reached a verdict in about three hours.
    By Jen Kirby
  7. Dylann Roof to Jury: ‘There’s Nothing Wrong With Me Psychologically’Roof is representing himself in the sentencing phase of his trial, and addressed jurors for the first time Wednesday.
    By Jen Kirby
  8. Dylann Roof Is Found Guilty of Federal Hate Crimes in Charleston MassacreThe jury will now have to decide if he faces life in prison without parole, or the death penalty.
    By Jen Kirby
  9. crimes and misdemeanors
    Charleston Shooter Dylann Roof Changes Mind, Wants His Lawyers BackNow he only wants to represent himself for sentencing.
    By Charley Lanyon
  10. crimes and misdemeanors
    Dylann Roof to Represent Himself in Charleston Church Shooting TrialHe could cross-examine survivors and the victims’ family members.
    By Charley Lanyon
  11. crimes and misdemeanors
    Charleston Shooter Dylann Roof Seeks to Waive His Right to a Jury TrialFederal prosecutors are objecting to the request.
    By Jonah Shepp
  12. awful things
    U.S. Seeks Death Penalty for Dylann Roof in Charleston Church ShootingsBased on “the nature of the alleged crime and the resulting harm.”
    By Claire Landsbaum
  13. Charleston Gunman Dylann Roof’s Friend Indicted He is accused of lying to the police when asked about Roof’s plan to carry out the attack that killed nine people. 
    By Jen Kirby
  14. charleston shooting
    FBI Says Background Check Mistake Allowed Dylann Roof to Buy His GunAnd what a mistake it was.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  15. charleston shooting
    Dylann Roof Indicted on New Attempted Murder Charges in Charleston ShootingIn addition to nine murder charges.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  16. crimes and misdemeanors
    Will Dylann Roof Face Terrorism or Hate-Crime Charges?South Carolina has already charged him with nine counts of murder, but he’s likely to face federal charges as well.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  17. shootings
    Arresting Officers Bought Dylann Roof Some Burger KingHe said he was hungry.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  18. Dylann Roof Made a Website to Explain His AttackBefore his assault on a Charleston church, the shooter published photos taken at slave plantations and Confederate landmarks, as well as a racist manifesto. 
    By Chas Danner
  19. the national interest
    Why Can’t Republicans Admit Dylann Roof Was Racist?We can’t understand the motives behind their senseless behavior.
    By Jonathan Chait