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Prosecutors seek death penalty for Rahmanullah Lakanwal
Filed: Jun 16, 2026 at 11:03 PM ET
Summary: Rahmanullah Lakanwal pleaded not guilty in federal court as prosecutors pursue the death penalty.
WHO: Federal prosecutors
WHAT: Prosecutors sought the death penalty against Rahmanullah Lakanwal at his first court appearance after he pleaded not guilty to all charges.
WHEN: Jun 16, 2026 at 10:29 PM ET
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
WHY: The charges include first-degree murder for the killing of National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and the wounding of Guardsman Andrew Wolfe.
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