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Read the criminal complaint against suspected Boston terrorist Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

Alex Pappas Political Reporter
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The Justice Department announced Monday that it has charged suspected Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev with using a weapon of mass destruction.

Read the criminal complaint here.

Criminal Complaint Against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

The 19-year-old Tsarnaev is charged with using and conspiring to use a weapon of mass destruction as well as malicious destruction of property by means of an explosive device resulting in death, according to authorities.

The criminal complaint says he bombed the marathon along with his brother, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who died last week during a police chase.

The Justice Department said Tsarnaev could face the death penalty or life in prison if convicted. Tsarnaev’s initial court appearance Monday was in his hospital room, where he is being treated for injuries.

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