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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Man Indicted on Federal Charges for Killing Israeli Embassy Staffers in Washington
Caption: Man Indicted on Federal Charges for Killing Israeli Embassy Staffers in Washington. Elias Rodriguez, accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum, has been indicted on federal hate crime and murder charges. The indictment includes nine counts, with a hate crime charge leading to death, and special findings potentially paving the way for the death penalty. Rodriguez allegedly killed Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim as they left an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington in May. Authorities say Rodriguez shouted “Free Palestine” and “I did it for Gaza” during and after his arrest, signaling political and religious motivations. Before the hate crime charges, Rodriguez had been accused of murdering foreign officials and other crimes related to the shooting. Rodriguez flew from Chicago to Washington with a handgun and purchased a ticket for the museum event three hours before the shooting. Surveillance video and witness testimony revealed Rodriguez shooting the victims, reloading, and firing additional shots before fleeing. After the attack, Rodriguez reportedly admitted to the crime, stating he acted for Palestine and Gaza, and admired a martyr who set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy. The case now involves proving the attack was driven by antisemitism, with prosecutors expected to present further evidence of the calculated nature of the crime. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Elias Rodriguez,Israeli Embassy staffers,hate crime,federal charges,Yaron Lischinsky,Sarah Milgrim,Capital Jewish Museum,murder charges,antisemitism,death penalty,Washington shooting,Free Palestine,Gaza,martyr
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