Boston Marathon Bomber's Death Sentence Overturned

Boston Marathon Bomber's Death Sentence Overturned

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The transcript discusses the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing case, focusing on the US Court of Appeals' decision to overturn the death sentence of the convicted bomber due to inadequate juror screening for biases. The court ordered a new penalty phase trial, while maintaining the bomber's 30 convictions. President Trump criticized the ruling, expressing his disapproval during a speech.

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What was the ruling of the US Court of Appeals regarding the Boston attacker's death sentence?

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What did the judges indicate about the man's 30 convictions?

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What is the only remaining question regarding the convicted man's future?

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How did President Donald Trump respond to the ruling?

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What did the speaker imply about the process of determining the death penalty?

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