💨 Abstract

A U.S. judge is weighing the timeline for deciding whether to seek the death penalty against Teresa Youngblut, accused of shooting a Border Patrol agent. Youngblut, associated with the Zizian cult, has ties to six killings across three states. Prosecutors oppose her request for a six-month extension to submit mitigating evidence, arguing the court lacks authority to intervene in the government's decision-making process. The defense maintains the current timeline is insufficient for a thorough review of her case.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff