Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church
The Charleston church is reliving its trauma after the synagogue shooting
In the wake of the massacre at a Pittsburgh synagogue, there's one place of worship that knows the exact horror of an assault in the midst of prayer: Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston.
Jury Finds Dylann Roof Guilty on All Counts in the Charleston Church Shooting
The jury deliberated for just two hours before coming back with a guilty verdict for the self-identified white supremacist.
Federal Prosecutors Will Seek the Death Penalty for Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Roof
"The nature of the alleged crime and the resulting harm compelled this decision," said Attorney General Loretta Lynch.
FBI Arrests Friend of Accused Charleston Shooter, Dylann Roof
Authorities believe Joseph Meek may have known in advance about Roof's plans to commit a racist massacre in Charleston, but did not notify law enforcement.
Dylann Roof Is Willing to Plead Guilty in Charleston Massacre Case, Says Lawyer
Dylann Roof initially intended to plead guilty at his arraignment in July, but his lawyers decided to wait until US prosecutors announced whether they planned to pursue the death penalty.
Dylann Roof Will Face the Death Penalty When He Goes on Trial
"This was the ultimate crime," the South Carolina prosecutor pursuing the case against Roof remarked, "and justice from our state calls for the ultimate punishment."
Charleston Shooter Dylann Roof Indicted on Federal Hate Crime Charges
US Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced the charges against the 21-year-old for the racially-motivated shooting of nine black churchgoers.
We Asked a Lawyer if Dylann Roof Could Face Terrorism Charges
The things the alleged Charleston shooter reportedly said to his victims might give prosecutors cause to bust out the T-word.