Source: USA Today
“The man accused of ambushing two West Virginia National Guard members in a shooting in the nation’s capital, killing one and wounding another, has pleaded not guilty to nine charges. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, pleaded not guilty at an arraignment in federal court on Feb. 4, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia confirmed. Prosecutors have steadily added new charges since the shooting unfolded on Nov. 26 near the White House, and told Judge Amit Mehta they plan to pursue more charges that would make Lakanwal eligible for the death penalty.” (02/04/26)