DOJ urged to decide on death penalty for suspect
A federal judge Thursday urged Justice Department lawyers to expedite a decision on whether they will seek the death penalty against the gunman in the Buffalo supermarket massacre.In his first court appearance since being charged with federal hate crimes in the May 14 attack that left 10 dead, Payton Gendron was put on notice that he faced the prospect of death in a case where he is accused of specifically targeting Black victims at the Tops FriendlyMarket.More:Buffalo shooting suspect charged with federal hate crimes, Garland meets with victims' familiesMore:In Buffalo shooting, outrage grows as details emerge about white supremacist motiveUS Magistrate Kenneth Schroeder Jr., said quick action was necessary so the defense could be afforded access to expert witnesses and other resources...