Federal Judge to Consider Recusal in Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Sentencing Trial

On Wednesday, a federal judge in Boston announced that he would permit briefing on the matter of whether he should recuse himself from the case of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the convicted Boston Marathon bomber. Tsarnaev is currently seeking a new sentencing trial, citing allegations of potential jury bias. The judge’s decision will play a significant role in determining the next steps in the controversial and high-profile case. More detailed information about the situation can be found here.