Justice Department Appealing Judge's Delay Of Federal Execution

The transcript discusses the planned federal execution of Daniel Lee, the first in nearly two decades. The execution was delayed by a judge due to the victims' families' concerns about attending during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Justice appealed the delay, arguing that execution plans were already in motion. Attorney General William Barr stated that President Trump is resuming executions to deliver justice for families. However, the victims' families have long requested a life sentence for Lee instead of the death penalty.

What was Attorney General William Barr's statement about President Trump's actions?

What sentence did the families of the victims request instead of the death penalty?