Prediction affirmed: New York truck attack suspect Sayfullo Saipov's attorneys just filed a motion to preclude the government from seeking the death penalty because of Trump's tweets.
"Previously, the President has repeatedly demanded that Mr. Saipov be killed by the government." 
"This case appears to be the first time in the history of the federal death penalty where the [@POTUS] clamored for a death sentence immediately after the defendant’s arrest and/or advocated for politically based charging decisions."
My write-up on Saipov courthousenews.com/nyc-truck-atta…
My write-up on Saipov courthousenews.com/nyc-truck-atta…
