New York City subway gunman Frank James deserves life in prison: Prosecutors

2024-12-24 21:01:26 source: category:Finance

Frank James, who opened fire on a crowded subway car in Brooklyn at rush hour, injuring 10 people, will be sentenced Thursday in Brooklyn federal court.

Prosecutors have asked for life in prison. The sentencing hearing begins at noon and there will be victim impact statements given from the injured passengers.

Following the hearing, the U.S. Attorney and the FBI will make remarks to cameras outside.

FILE - New York City police and law enforcement officials lead subway shooting suspect Frank James, center, away from a police station in New York on April 13, 2022. James, who sprayed the inside of a New York City subway train with gunfire and then slipped away in a stunned crowd, is set to be sentenced Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, in the morning rush-hour attack.Seth Wenig/AP

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