Boston Bombing Suspect May Face Death Penalty

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was charged with murder and using a weapon of mass destruction.

 

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A revelation tonight at the suspect in the boston marathon bombing. Tonight, dzhokhar tsarnaev has been charged with 30 counts including murder with a weapon of mass destruction. Pierre thomas tells us what we have learned that was new today.

Reporter: As dzhokhar tsarnaev lie bleeding and near death in a boat just before his capture, authorities believe what they say amounts to a confession. His alleged motive -- anger that the u. S.

Is killing muslims abroad. Stop killing our innocent people and we will stop. The indictment lays out that the boston marathon attack was developed online, including the bomb's design.

It says police were involved in hand tohand combat with older brother, tamerlan, after he had allegedly shot at them. Dzhokhar tried to escape in a stolen car. When dzhokhar tsarnaev drove over his brother, tamerlan, seriously injuring him and contributing to his death.