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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 13: Suspect Frank James is escorted out of the 9th Precinct by police after being arrested for his connection to the mass shooting at the 36 St subway station on April 13, 2022 in New York City. Frank James, the suspected gunman in Tuesday's shooting, was arrested this afternoon after a hotline caller's tip. James is alleged to have shot 10 people, critically injuring five, on the N train during Tuesday's morning rush hour. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
Frank James has been sentenced to spend the rest of his life behind bars. The verdict was delivered on Thursday in Brooklyn federal court, where James received a staggering 10 life sentences.
Notably, each sentence corresponds to one of the victims during the April 2022 shooting incident that occurred in a crowded subway car during rush hour.
NYC Mass Subway Shooter Frank James Sentenced to Life
In a dramatic courtroom statement, James took full responsibility for the attack, declaring, "I alone am responsible. They in no way deserved to have what happened to them."
In a statement, 64-year-old James explained that his actions were motivated by a desire to bring attention to specific conditions within the city where he grew up. According to James' attorney, his client allegedly did not receive the necessary health care treatment from the city.
In a shocking incident that unfolded on the morning of April 12, 2022, James launched a series of dangerous actions aboard a Manhattan-bound N train in Brooklyn.
Reportedly, James detonated a smoke canister and proceeded to open fire, creating a highly alarming situation for the passengers on board. In the incident, gunfire directly wounded ten individuals, while several others sustained various injuries.
In a request made by prosecutors, they sought a life sentence for the accused. The sentencing hearing commenced promptly at noon today at Brooklyn Federal Court, where a series of significant victim impact statements were delivered by the injured passengers.
During a news conference held after the hearing, Breon Peace, the US attorney for the Eastern District of New York, confidently declared, "Today marks the delivery of justice."
In a shocking incident that unfolded during the morning rush hour on April 12, 2022, Frank James carried out a meticulously planned assault on unsuspecting commuters in a subway car. According to Peace, James opened fire, discharging a total of 32 shots and inflicting serious injuries upon 10 individuals.
In a significant legal development, Frank James has been handed down a verdict that will see him spend the rest of his life behind bars. The court has sentenced James to a total of 10 concurrent life sentences, along with an additional consecutive sentence of 10 years. This decision marks a severe punishment for the acts committed by James.
During the sentencing hearing, prosecutors unveiled fresh details regarding James' whereabouts and actions during the short period in which he managed to evade law enforcement following the shooting.
Brooklyn Subway Shooting Incident
According to prosecutors, it has been revealed that James, following the shooting incident, acquired a burner phone. This device was allegedly utilized by James to clandestinely monitor the media coverage surrounding his attack, all while evading law enforcement.
Per Ny Post, James reportedly viewed a total of 31 news report videos regarding the subway shooting incident. In a post-hearing news conference, Peace emphasized the crucial role of the New York City transportation system, referring to it as the "daily life blood" that residents of the city rely on for safe transportation.
According to Peace, Frank James allegedly aimed to undermine the feeling of security and sow fear and disorder within the city. In a tale of temporary triumph followed by ultimate defeat, the individual in question managed to achieve a fleeting sense of accomplishment with their plot.
However, the indomitable spirit of the people of New York City, coupled with their unwavering commitment to upholding justice, proved insurmountable for the individual, leading to their ultimate failure.
In a statement, Robert Kessane, the FBI special agent in charge of the bureau's joint terrorism task force, expressed his hope that the court's severe sentencing would provide closure and a feeling of justice for the victims. Kessane also emphasized that this punishment should serve as a strong deterrent for anyone contemplating the idea of traveling to terrorize the city.
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