Death sentence overturned in Boston bombing case – political science expert available to discuss impact

Danielle Harris1 min readAugust 4, 2020
Boston bombing memorial
A memorial adorns the site of the Boston Marathon bombing on April 17, 2013, two days after two explosions killed three and injured hundreds. A federal appeals court has overturned the death sentence of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in the bombing, saying the judge who oversaw the case didn't adequately screen jurors for potential biases. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

It was a news story that shook America and shattered the lives of many in Boston. Tamerlan Tsarnaev and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev set off two bombs at the Boston Marathon finish line. The ensuing manhunt and standoff had America on edge for days.

Augusta University’s Dr. Craig Albert was front and center on national news during that time, helping journalists and audiences understand the motivation behind these horrible acts.

Watch his interview with former Fox host Megyn Kelly.

Dr. Craig Albert is director of the Master of Arts in Intelligence and Security Studies at Augusta University. He is a leading expert on war, terrorism and American politics, and he testified before U.S. Congress regarding the threat from Chechnya following the deadly bombing. 

With this story now back in the headlines after a federal appeals court overturned the death sentence for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, Albert is available to speak with media — simply click on his name to arrange an interview today.

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Danielle Harris is Senior Media Relations Coordinator at Augusta University. Contact her to schedule an interview on this topic or with one of our experts at 706-721-7511 or deharris1@augusta.edu.

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