December 15
Dylann Roof has been found guilty of all 33 counts of hate crimes, damage to religious property, violent crimes, and murder in the case of Charleston, SC Emanuel Nine. Reports from inside the courtroom say that Dylann Roof is standing with his arms by his side, with no expression.
A decision on whether Dylann Roof will get the death penalty is set to begin January 3, 2017.
The lives of the Emanuel Nine will leave us remembering how precious every moment of life is, and helps us to understand how important it is to live each moment to its fullest. This case is also a stark reminder of how real hate can be, and the hate that Dylann Roof learned and allowed to fester in his heart was not something from the 50’s or 60’s, but it was a hate that was born right here, right now, in the age of the internet.
The jury has been instructed not to speak to anyone regarding the trial until after the penalty phase is complete. During the penalty phase, Dylann Roof decided earlier in the trial to represent himself. Roof confirmed for the judge that he understands he is facing the death penalty as the judge advises him that it is a “bad decision to represent himself. Dylann will continue after today to represent himself as the penalty phase of the trial continues.
December 9, 2016
On yesterday, we reported the mother of murderer Dylann Roof, passed out after the very detailed and chilling opening statements from the prosecution were presented to the jury. Reports are now saying that Roof’s mother had a heart attack after listening to yesterday’s statements, and was rushed to the hospital.
Also, the witness testimony of the mother of Tywana Sanders caused a heated debate in the courtroom. On yesterday during her testimony, Felicia Sanders, one of the survivors from Emanuel continuously described Dylann Roof as “evil”, her words were: “He’s evil. There is no place on earth for him except the pit of hell.”
The defense is claiming that her comments suggest a sentence for Roof, even though guilt has not been established.
Because of Felicia Sander’s statements and the medical condition of Roof’s mother, the defense made a motion for a mistrial, claiming that those types of statements “do not belong in a courtroom.”
The judge ruled that he would instruct the jury on the comments, but would not strike them from the record. He also overruled their request for a mistrial.
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December 8, 2016
Today, after the chilling opening statements made by the prosecution in the trial against Dylann Roof, a woman relative, witnesses are claiming is Dylann Roof’s mother collapsed, sobbing at the closing of the prosecution’s presentation to the jury.
Today marks the first day of the trial against Dylann Roof. Prior to the start of court this morning, the judge was still striking out potential jurors and a final selection of jury members were chosen, seated, and sworn in.
Opening statements began with the prosecution introducing the Emmanuel AME victims to the jury, one by one, and by name. Not only did the prosecution provide each name, but he also provided a picture into the life of each victim.“Cynthia Hurd joined, went to church that afternoon to drop something off. Convinced by others’ excitement to be there, she stayed.”
The prosecution continued:
“Roof scouted Emanuel AME by calling in February and asking weeks before the shooting about the times of services. Drove for 90 minutes to Charleston, knowing what he intended to do. Loaded 88 hollow point bullets into magazines, shot Rev. Clementa Pinckney first, while sitting in the seat Pinckney had offered Roof next to his. When Tywanza Sanders told Dylann Roof he didn’t have to do this, Roof replied: “Ya’ll are raping our white women. Ya’ll are taking over the world”
The prosecution’s opening continues, “The defendant’s attacked was cold and calculated. it was done with malace in his heart and mind.”
Court will continue, today with witness testimony starting with Felicia Sanders, the mother of Tywana, one of the victims from the night of the Emanuel shooting.
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Breaking: Dylann Roof, the man accused of murdering nine members from the Mother Emanuel Church in Charleston, SC has been granted permission by a judge to represent himself during his upcoming trial.
Roof is facing 33 charges which include hate crime and murder; he was also confirmed competent to stand trial. Judge Gergel believed that Roof was “strategically unwise” in making this decision, but granted him permission to do so as Roof’s former lawyer made room for him, sliding over as a signal that Dylann Roof is now head council.
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